Given the Damage Caused by UV Radiation, the Kind of Gene

question 23

Multiple Choice

Given the damage caused by UV radiation, the kind of gene affected in those with XP is one whose product is involved with ________.

• A) mending of double-strand breaks in the DNA backbone
• B) breakage of cross-strand covalent bonds
• C) the ability to excise single-strand damage and replace it
• D) the removal of double-strand damaged areas
• E) causing affected skin cells to undergo apoptosis

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