An organism has been found to contain a defective form of photolyase. What function might be impaired in this organism?

A. repair of DNA damage caused by UV light
B. recognition of damaged DNA by the UvrABC complex
C. stabilization of single-stranded DNA during DNA replication
D. lengthening of the tips of chromosomes


Answer: A

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