I think the proactive stance is a better attitude to promote than after-the-fact worrying! When planning a long week of sunbathing on the beach, What type of DNA damage should sunbathers be aware of before hitting the beach?

A. thymine dimers
B. photolyase-induced mutations
C. activation of uvr A, B, and C genes
D. decreased telomere length


Answer: A

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