How Can UV Light Exposure Cause DNA Mutations

question 7

Multiple Choice

How can UV light exposure cause DNA mutations?

• A) The UV light disrupts normal base pairing of the DNA at the site of the damage.
• B) The UV light disrupts the DNA repair systems in the cell.
• C) The UV light changes the DNA polymerase so it makes more mistakes.
• D) The UV light causes breaks in the DNA strands.
• E) The UV light separates the two strands of the double helix.

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