At the molecular level, what exactly are the mutagenic effects of UVA and UVB radiation?

What will be an ideal response?


As discussed in Chapter 7, this radiation primarily causes point mutations by inducing tautomeric shifts and thymine dimers.

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(a) teleologist. (b) vitalist. (c) empiricist. (d) mechanist.

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The extraembryonic membrane that is the first site of blood cell formation in mammals is the _____________

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s)

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Which of the following turns off transcription by binding to the operator?

A) RNA polymerase B) repressor C) promoter D) lactose

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Several species of Plasmodium cause malaria in humans.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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