Which of the Following Causes Mutations by Creating Thymine Dimers

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following causes mutations by creating thymine dimers?

• A) nitrous acid
• B) nucleotide analogs
• C) benzopyrene
• D) ultraviolet light
• E) gamma rays

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Definitions:

Mitochondrial Matrix

The innermost compartment of the mitochondrion, enclosed by the inner membrane, containing enzymes, DNA, and ribosomes for energy production.

Pyruvate

A key intermediate compound in cellular metabolism formed from the glycolysis of glucose.

Alcoholic Fermentation

A biochemical process by which sugars are converted into ethanol and carbon dioxide by the action of yeast or bacteria.

Lactate Fermentation

An anaerobic metabolic process by which glucose or other six-carbon sugars are converted into cellular energy and the metabolite lactate.