Melanosomes Help Prevent DNA Mutations When the Cell Is Exposed

question 116

True/False

Melanosomes help prevent DNA mutations when the cell is exposed to ultraviolet radiation.

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Definitions:

Exothermic Reaction

A chemical reaction that releases energy to its surroundings, usually in the form of heat.

Energy Diagram

A graphical representation of the energy levels of reactants and products during a chemical reaction.

Endothermic Processes

Chemical or physical processes that absorb heat energy from the surrounding environment.

Heat

A form of energy associated with the movement of atoms or molecules and capable of being transmitted through solid and fluid media by conduction, convection, or radiation.