Question
Microbiology Question on Nitrogen cycle
Which of the following is/are consequence(s) of nitrous acid (HNO2) mediated deamination?
A
Deamination of cytosine, adenine and guanine
B
GC-to-AT transitions
C
AT-to- GC transitions
D
Addition of alkyl group to the bases
Answer
Deamination of cytosine, adenine and guanine
Explanation
Solution
The correct options are: (A): Deamination of cytosine, adenine and guanine, (B): GC-to-AT transitions,(C): AT-to- GC transitions.