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Question 2 • 26-27 Ignite Health Science Concepts - EL3602

What are possible causes of DNA mutation? Check all that apply.

Answer
A
exposure to harmful radiation
B
acquiring a virus
C
having an abundance of nuclease
D
DNA not being copied properly

Explanation

Harmful radiation can damage DNA, and mistakes made when DNA is copied can change its sequence. Some viruses can also insert genetic material into a cell’s DNA or otherwise disrupt it, causing mutations. An abundance of nuclease is not generally identified as a cause here; nucleases break down nucleic acids rather than directly making a specific DNA sequence change.

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