Biology · Genetics and Mutation
A scientist synthesized four new chemicals with mutagenic potential and named them C1, C2, C3, and C4. He analyzed the nature of mutations caused by them and obtained the following results: Mutagen Mutation reversed by 2-Aminopurine Nitrous acid Hydroxylamine Acridine Orange C1 Yes Yes Some No C2 No No No No C3 Yes Yes No No C4 No No No Yes Which of the following options correctly describes the mutagenic potential of these chemicals?
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- 1C1 and C3 cause transversions, while C2 and C4 cause transitions
- 2C1 causes large deletions, C2 causes transitions, C3 causes transversions, and C4 causes single base insertions
- 3C1 causes transversions, C2 causes transitions, C3 causes transversions, and C4 causes large deletions
- 4C1 causes transitions, C2 causes transversions or large deletions, C3 causes transitions, and C4 causes single base insertions or deletions✓
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C1 causes transitions, C2 causes transversions or large deletions, C3 causes transitions, and C4 causes single base insertions or deletions
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