Question

A mutagenic/alkylating agent which is commonly used is

• A. Ethyl dibromide
• B. Griseofulvin
• C. Endrin
• D. All the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A Ethyl dibromide

A mechanism by which alkylating agents (such as Ethyl dibromide) cause DNA damage is the formation of cross-bridges, bonds between atoms in the DNA. In this process, two bases are linked together by an alkylating agent that has two DNA binding sites. Cross-linking prevents DNA from being separated for synthesis or transcription.

So, the correct answer is 'Ethyl dibromide'.