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S_A_V [24]
3 years ago
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Which of the following are ways that DNA can undergo mutation? A. During DNA replication, the wrong base is added to the strand

as it is being built. B. A virus inserts its DNA into the DNA of another organism. C. High-energy waves like UV light or radiation physically damage the DNA. D. A repair DNA polymerase fixes a damaged DNA strand.
Biology
1 answer:
trasher [3.6K]3 years ago
7 0

Answer: Option C.

High-energy waves like UV light or radiation physically damage the DNA

Explanation:

Mutation is the change or alteration that occur in the DNA sequence or nucleotides sequence of an organism which is caused by mistakes when the organism is copied or environmental factors such as UV light.

Ultraviolet light cause mutations by activating the SOS repair systemof which is a part of i a new DNA polymerase that has no power to edit e but has the ability to move past the thymine dimer and synthesize DNA, This lead to cells able to replicate but with a high frequency of mutations.

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