The compound 5-bromodeoxyuridine (BrdU) is a derivative of uracil, and if BrdU becomes incorporated during DNA replication, it pairs with adenine. This compound is best classified as which type of mutagen?
A) base analog
B) deaminating agent
C) oxidative agent
D) alkylating agent
E) intercalating agent
A
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(a) number of steps in the pathway. (b) amount of CO2 produced relative to the amount of carbohydrate entering the pathway. (c) amount of H2O produced relative to the amount of carbohydrate entering the pathway. (d) amount of ATP energy produced relative to the energy content of the carbohydrate entering the pathway.
Endotoxin
A. consists of LPS. B. determines bacterial shape. C. may have different effects depending on the specific bacterial source. D. is toxic due to the effects of the peptide side chains. E. determines bacterial shape, may have different effects depending on the specific bacterial source, AND is toxic due to the effects of the peptide side chains.
How are bacteria the beginning and end of the nitrogen cycle? What will be an ideal response?
When applied to underripe fruit, the hormone ________ hastens ripening.
A. gibberellin B. ethylene C. abscisic acid D. auxin