You would like to induce a transversion mutation into a sequence of DNA. Which type of chemical mutagen would give you the best chance of inducing the correct mutation without causing transition mutations as well?

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Oxidative agents are known to cause transversion mutations by altering the structure of bases, leading to incorrect base pairing, while other agents like deaminating, base analogs, and alkylating agents can cause both transitions and transversions. Intercalating agents typically cause frameshift mutations.

You Would Like to Induce a Transversion Mutation into a Sequence