Question

Consider the following pairs:
1. Acridine compounds mutation : Frame-Shift
2. Ultraviolet light : Converison of one base into another
3. Bromouracil : Thymidine dimer
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

• A. 1 only
• B. 1 and 2
• C. 1 and 3
• D. 2 and 3

Answer 1

The correct option is A 1 only

Acridine dyes induce frameshift mutations by intercalating into the DNA.
UV radiations result in formation of dimers. 5-BU is analogue of thymine.