Q494
Recommended concentration of EMS for induced mutagensis is
A.
0.03 to 1.5%
AnswerB.
0.30 to 3.0%
C.
2.00 to 3.5%
D.
4 to 5%
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
The recommended concentration of EMS for induced mutagensis is 0.03 to 1.5%.Ethyl methanesulfonate (EMS) is a mutagenic, teratogenic, and carcinogenic organic compound with formula C3H8SO3. It produces random mutations in genetic material by nucleotide substitution; particularly through G:C to A:T transitions induced by guanine alkylation. EMS typically produces only point mutations.
EMS can induce mutations at a rate of 5 × 10-4 to 5 × 10-2 per gene without substantial killing.