So these are a few examples of the kinds of damage that can occur in DNA, and while there are many more most of them fall into one of these categories according to the type of enzyme that can repair them

So these are a few examples of the kinds of damage that can occur in DNA, and while there are many more most of them fall into one of these categories according to the type of enzyme that can repair them. Contributed by Dr. Nora Al Aboud, PhD (Genetics)

From: Genetics, DNA Damage and Repair

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