Alkylating agents are mutagens that covalently add alkyl groups to DNA bases. EMS, MMS, and EES are well-known examples that specifically alkylate guanine and other bases. Hydrazine, while mutagenic, operates through different chemical interactions with DNA.
Mutagen that is not alkylating agent is
Asked in Agri. Officer 2020 · Topic: Genetic Disorders (Causes of Genetic Disorders: Gene Mutations and Chromosomal Aberrations)
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