List Three Types of Chemical Reaction That Cause Damage to DNA

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Essay

List three types of chemical reaction that cause damage to DNA, and illustrate your answer with examples.

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Definitions:

Electroshock

Electroshock, also known as electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), is a psychiatric treatment in which seizures are electrically induced in patients to provide relief from mental disorders.

DNA Polymerase

An enzyme that catalyzes the synthesis of DNA strands from deoxyribonucleotides, using an existing DNA strand as a template.

Gene Therapy

A medical technique that modifies or manipulates genes in an individual's cells to treat or prevent disease.

Allergic

Pertaining to or suffering from allergies, a condition where the immune system reacts abnormally to a foreign substance.