Molecular Basis Of Inheritance Question 40

Question: Which one of the following is a base analogue [BHU 1984]

Options:

A) Nitrous acid

B) Colchicine

C) 5 - bromouracil

D) Caffeine

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

5-bromo uracil (Bu) is base analogue of thymine.

Transitions are caused by base analogues.