What is ethyl methyl sulfonate and how does it cause mutations?
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Ethyl methyl sulfonate (EMS) is an alkylating agent used in molecular biology to induce random mutations in DNA. It is a chemical compound with the formula CH3SO2OCH2CH3. Show more…
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