Chemical mutagens that mimic the naturally occurring bases are called

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Chemical mutagens that mimic the naturally occurring bases are called base analogs. The other options (A, B, D, E) do not specifically mimic the bases. Nitrogen mustards (A) and alkylating agents (B) are groups of chemicals that can modify DNA structure but do not specifically mimic bases. Nitrous oxide (D) is a gas with different effects on DNA, and nucleobase copiers (E) is not a commonly recognized term in genetics or molecular biology.

Chemical Mutagens That Mimic the Naturally Occurring Bases Are Called