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A cell with damaged DNA often cannot function properly and may become cancerous.
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What is the difference between cancer cells and old cells?
cancer cell are cells that have a problem in their DNA which can lead to out of control division and old cells have no problems with their DNA they just die and cause no damage
DNA cutting enzymes used in the repair of DNA damage?
DNA endonucleases are used to cut the DNA. They are specific enzyme that recognize the particular site of the DNA and digest them. DNA polymerase and DNA ligase are also involved in repairing DNA damage.
What is a DNA lesion?
DNA Lesions are sites of damage in the base-pairing or structure of DNA.
Why would DNA polymerase be useful in a potential anti cancer drug?
DNA polymerase can fill the gaps in the DNA that are left by removal of damage bases. DNA polymerase can help cancer cells to tolerate DNA damage.
Where is the checkpoint for DNA damage?
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Should you vortex the solution containing DNA?
No, vigorous vortexing can damage the DNA
Can outside factors damage DNA?
Yes. There are some diseases, such as cancer, that can damage your DNA so that it is read wrong and cells can't stop reproducing.
What will damage in mitochondrial DNA have the most effect on?
Damage in mitochondrial DNA will have the most effect on cellular respiration. This is due to the fact that the surface area will be damaged.
What describes how damage DNA can lead to a mutation?
An error occurs when the damaged DNA is repaired.an error occurs when the damaged DNA is repaired
What are the negative effects of overexposure to radiation?
DNA Damage.
Damage to DNA is usually repaired by?
nucleotide
Why could ultraviolet light cause skin cancer?
UV light is energetic and causes DNA damage to exposed skin. This DNA damage can result in cancers forming.
