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Chapter 13, Problem 1ITD
Summary Introduction
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The necessity to define the data in terms of adduct quantity in µg (micrograms) of DNA and not in the form of in total quantity of adduct.
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DNA is a crucial component of chromosomes. DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) carries the genetic information that passes from parents to the offspring. The changes in the external or internal environment may result in the mutation of chromosomes, which may cause genetic defects.
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