An example of a mutagen that integrates into the double-helix of DNA resulting in the inhibition of DNA replication would be
A) EMS
B) Nitrous acid
C) 5BU
D) 2-amino purine
E) Acridine dyes

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Acridine dyes are known to intercalate into the DNA double helix, which can disrupt DNA replication and transcription by physically obstructing the movement of polymerases along the DNA strand.

An Example of a Mutagen That Integrates into the Double-Helix