Base Analogs May Cause Mutations Because

question 27

Multiple Choice

Base analogs may cause mutations because

• A)they modify the chemical structure and properties of the normal base.
• B)they insert themselves between adjacent bases on the DNA strand and cause an extra base to be inserted during replication.
• C)they remove amino groups from bases,causing them to pair with the wrong base during replication.
• D)they may exist in alternate chemical states that pair with different DNA bases than the normal state during replication.
• E)Both A and C

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