EMS (Ethylmethane Sulfonate)is Mutagenic Because __________

question 41

Multiple Choice

EMS (ethylmethane sulfonate) is mutagenic because __________.

• A)it breaks phosphodiester bonds
• B)it adds alkyl groups to bases
• C)it forms cross-links between DNA strands
• D)it makes DNA more susceptible to radiation
• E)it causes chromosomal deletions

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Definitions:

Mega Fossils

Large fossils that are easily visible without the aid of magnification, typically including bones, shells, and teeth, which can provide significant insights into the life forms that existed in the past.

Diploid

A cell or organism that has two sets of chromosomes, one set inherited from each parent.

Zygote

The initial cell formed when two gamete cells (sperm and egg) are joined through fertilization, representing the earliest stage of development.

Polyploid

The condition of having more than two sets of chromosomes per nucleus. Compare with diploid and haploid.