Alkylating agents such as ethylmethane sulfate (EMS) function as mutagens to
A)promote deletions and insertions.
B)remove amine groups
C)add oxygen free radicals to bases.
D)add ethyl or methyl groups.
E)fit between stacked bases and disrupt replication.

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Alkylating agents like EMS add ethyl or methyl groups to bases in DNA, which can lead to mutations.

Alkylating Agents Such as Ethylmethane Sulfate (EMS) Function as Mutagens