Intercalating agents
A)act during DNA synthesis.
B)often result in frameshift mutations.
C)only act in dormant cells.
D)alter the hydrogen bonding properties of the bases.
E)act during DNA synthesis AND often result in frameshift mutations.

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Intercalating agents are molecules that can insert themselves between the two adjacent base pairs of DNA. They exert their effect during DNA synthesis and can cause frameshift mutations by interfering with the normal separation of DNA strands during replication. Therefore, choice E is the best option as it includes both correct statements. The other choices are incorrect as intercalating agents do not only act in dormant cells and do not alter the hydrogen bonding properties of the bases.

Intercalating Agents