DNA damage can lead to mutations, which are permanent changes in the nucleotide sequence of a cell's DNA if they are not correct

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Serjik [45]

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DNA damage can lead to mutations, which are permanent changes in the nucleotide sequence of a cell's DNA if they are not correct

ed. These mutations ____.

Biology

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patriot [66] · Answer 1 · 2022-03-24T20:33:58+03:00

Answer:

can cause cancer.

Explanation:

The DNA damage is mostly repaired by the repair mechanisms present in cells. If DNA damage is not repaired, it can cause a random change in the genetic material of the organism. These changes in the DNA are permanent and are called mutations. Mutations may be adaptive or harmful. Mutations in a protooncogene leading to overproduction of protein to allow uncontrolled cell division can cause cancer. Similarly, a loss of function in tumor suppressor genes also causes cancer.