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The Induced mutations results in _________ formation.

(a) A-A dimer

(b) C-C dimer

(c) T-T dimer

(d) G-G dimer

I have been asked this question in final exam.

The origin of the question is Improvement of Industrial Microorganisms topic in chapter The Isolation, Preservation and Improvement of Industrial Microorganisms of Fermentation Technology

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The correct option is (c) T-T dimer

For explanation: The mutations which are not spontaneous and are induced purposely on strain are called Induced mutations. It results in the formation of T-T dimers. T-T dimer results in the formation of hydrogen bonding between thymine bases.

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