Question

Consider the following and choose the correct answer Assertion [A]: Tautomeric shifts in DNA bases are a source of spontaneous mutations. Reason [R]: Rare tautomeric forms have altered hydrogen-bonding patterns. The correct answer is

• A. Both [A] and [R] are true and [R] is the correct explanation of [A]
• B. Both [A] and [R] are true and [R] is not the correct explanation of [A]
• C. [A] is true, but [R] is false
• D. [A] is false, but [R] is true

Hint:

Tautomeric shifts cause \[ \boxed{ \text{abnormal base pairing} } \] which leads to spontaneous point mutations during DNA replication.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A