Thymine Dimers

question 9

Multiple Choice

Thymine dimers

• A)form when DNA is exposed to carcinogens such as tobacco smoke.
• B)are rarely removed by DNA repair enzymes.
• C)form when DNA is exposed to UV radiation.
• D)result in abnormal protein structure which causes red blood cells to sickle.

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