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Thymine-Thymine Dimers Are Chemical Adducts That Develop in the DNA

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Thymine-thymine dimers are chemical adducts that develop in the DNA as a result of damage caused by which of the following?


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Obesity

A medical condition characterized by excess body fat that poses a risk to health.

Alzheimers

A progressive neurological disorder characterized by memory loss, cognitive decline, and personality changes, caused by the accumulation of amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles in the brain.

Metabolic Changes

Alterations in the body's chemical processes that convert food into energy, which can affect health and bodily functions.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that regulates various autonomic nervous system functions, including temperature control, thirst, hunger, sleep, mood, and sexual desire.

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