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Author Question: Given the damage caused by UV, the kind of gene affected in those with XP is one (Read 1325 times)

aero

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on: Jun 29, 2013
Given the damage caused by UV, 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.


Hawke

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Reply #1 on: Jul 1, 2013
I'd go with C. It makes sense.


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aero

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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2013
Just got my test back, you're right!


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Reply #3 on: Nov 5, 2015
Thank you!


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