1-8 DNA Repair Flashcards by Mary Pinkes | Brainscape

Q

What are some spontaneous sources of DNA damage/error?

A

Depurination
Deamination
Oxidation

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Q

What are some environmental sources of DNA damage/error?

A

DNA groove binding
Intercalation
DNA strand cross-linking
Bulky adducts
DNA strand cleavage
Alkylation

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