Chapter 18, Problem 19RQ

Summary Introduction

To review:

The type of mutation caused by the following terms:

a. ROS (reactive oxygen species)

b. Intercalating agent

c. Small alkylating agent

d. Large alkylating agent

e. Nitrous acid

Introduction:

Mutation is the change, usually permanent, in the nucleotide sequence of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA). It is either due to an error in DNA replication or physical or chemical mutagens. Once incorporated, it becomes fixed in the genome and is passed to further generations.