Questions
The substances that cause mutations are called
a
Mutagens
b
Mitogens
c
Mutants
d
Recombinants
detailed solution
Correct option is A
The substance that causes mutations are called mutagens. Mutagens can be broadly categorized as physical mutagens and chemical mutagens.Talk to our academic expert!
Similar Questions
Match Column I with Column II
| Column I | Column II | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| a. | Missense mutation | i. | Changes a sense codon into a synonymous codon, leaving unchanged the amino acid sequence of the protein |
| b. | Nonsense mutation | ii. | Changes a sense codon into a different sense codon, resulting in the incorporation of a different amino acid in the protein |
| c. | Silent mutation | iii. | Changes a mutant phenotype back to the wild-type phenotype |
| d. | Reverse mutation | iv. | Changes a sense codon into a nonsense codon, causing premature termination of translation |
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