Which of the following causes mutations by creating thymine dimers?
A) nucleotide analogs
B) nitrous acid
C) ultraviolet light
D) benzopyrene
E) gamma rays
C
Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension
Section: Mutations of Genes
Learning Outcome: 7.22
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