Which type of mutagen has a structure similar to one of the DNA nucleotides and therefore can work its way into DNA, where it pairs with a nucleotide?

What will be an ideal response?


base analog

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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a. squalene b. bone c. keratin d. collagen e. albumin

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A Barr body exists for the purpose of

a. protein dosage compensation. b. insuring fertilization. c. blocking the activity of the Y chromosome. d. turning on the SRY gene. e. activating master genes

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Which of the following living reptiles care for their young and have a four-chambered heart, as birds do?

A. lizards B. crocodiles C. turtles D. tuataras E. snakes

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