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6, 4 PP are brought about by which type of mutagen?(a) Methylase(b) Phosphatase(c) Radiation(d) Base AnalogueThis question was addressed to me during a job interview.This interesting question is from Repair of DNA Damage: MMR, BER in chapter DNA Mutation, DNA Repair, Transposable Elements of Cytogenetics

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The correct option is (C) RADIATION

Easiest explanation: 6,4 PYRIMIDINE photoproducts are formed when the DNA is exposed to strong radiation like UV or X-rays. These can be REPAIRED by BER.



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