Which of the Following Can Damage DNA

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following can damage DNA?

• A) the byproducts of cellular respiration
• B) several varieties of oxidants
• C) molecules from some processed foods
• D) high energy radiation
• E) all of these are correct

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Definitions:

Neurons

Specialized cells in the nervous system that transmit information through electrical and chemical signals.

Sodium Ions

Positively charged particles of sodium, crucial for conducting nerve impulses, muscle contraction, and maintaining fluid balance.

Potassium Ions

Essential electrolytes in body fluids that play key roles in cellular function and electrical charge conveyance in neurons.

Negatively Charged

Having an excess of electrons, resulting in a charge that repels other negatively charged objects and attracts positively charged objects.