Microbiology: An Introduction (13th Edition)
13th Edition
ISBN: 9780134605180
Author: Gerard J. Tortora, Berdell R. Funke, Christine L. Case, Derek Weber, Warner Bair
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 8, Problem 3R
Match the following examples of mutagens.
Column A | Column B |
___a. A mutagen that is incorporated into DNA in place of a normal base | 1. Frameshift mutagen |
___b. A mutagen that causes the formation of highly reactive ions | 2. Nucleoside analog |
___c. A mutagen that alters adenine so that it base-pairs with cytosine | 3. Base-pair mutagen |
___d. A mutagen that causes insertions | 4. Ionizing radiation |
___e. A mutagen that causes the formation of pyrimidine dimers | 5. Nonionizing radiation |
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Microbiology: An Introduction (13th Edition)
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