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Multiple Choice
What types of mutations can intercalating agents lead to in DNA?
A
Frameshift mutations
B
Silent mutations
C
Nonsense mutations
D
Point mutations
Verified step by step guidance
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Understand that intercalating agents are molecules that insert themselves between the base pairs in the DNA double helix.
Recognize that the insertion of intercalating agents can cause distortions in the DNA structure, leading to errors during DNA replication.
Identify that these errors can result in frameshift mutations, which occur when nucleotides are inserted or deleted, altering the reading frame of the genetic code.
Consider that intercalating agents can also lead to point mutations, which involve a change in a single nucleotide base pair.
Acknowledge that while frameshift and point mutations are the primary types caused by intercalating agents, the resulting changes can sometimes lead to silent mutations (no change in protein function) or nonsense mutations (premature stop codon).