Alkylating agents, such as ethylmethane sulfate (EMS), are mutagens because they
A)promote deletions and insertions.
B)remove amine groups.
C)add hydroxyl groups to bases.
D)add ethyl or methyl groups to bases.
E)fit between stacked bases and disrupt replication.

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Alkylating agents like ethylmethane sulfate (EMS) are known to be mutagens because they add ethyl or methyl groups to bases in DNA. This modification can lead to incorrect base pairing during DNA replication, resulting in mutations.

Alkylating Agents, Such as Ethylmethane Sulfate (EMS), Are Mutagens Because