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Reika [66]
2 years ago
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Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is damaging because it __________. View Available Hint(s)for Part A prevents DNA transcription preven

ts DNA translation causes mutations in DNA deactivates the enzymes needed for DNA replic
Biology
1 answer:
Lemur [1.5K]2 years ago
7 0
It- damages the DNA in skin cells and produces genetic defects that can lead to cancer.
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