In Humans, Xeroderma Pigmentosum (XP) Is a Disorder of the Nucleotide

question 13

Multiple Choice

In humans, xeroderma pigmentosum (XP) is a disorder of the nucleotide excision repair mechanism. These individuals are unable to repair DNA damage caused by ultraviolet light. Which of the following are the most prominent types of DNA lesions in individuals suffering from xeroderma pigmentosum?

• A) mismatch errors
• B) telomere shortening
• C) methylation of purines
• D) thymine dimers

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