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Genetic damage and hereditory cancer Flashcards

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Is DNA chemically reactive?

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Yes. Altho DNA is very reactive the overall genome is very stable

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What potential DNA sites are subject to modification

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Phosphate backbone can break easily

Carbon and oxygen atoms are reactive

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Why is DNA prone to attack

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Doesnt have stabiliy with the bases even though it has a stable sugar backbone

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PHT801 UNIT 3 (4 decks)

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