Which of the following diseases is associated with faulty DNA repair mechanisms?
A)Alzheimer's disease
B)diabetes
C)xeroderma pigmentosum
D)diabetes and xeroderma pigmentosum
E)Alzheimer's disease and diabetes

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Xeroderma pigmentosum is a rare genetic condition that affects the ability of cells to repair DNA damage caused by ultraviolet (UV) light. This leads to increased sensitivity to sunlight and an increased risk of developing skin cancer.

Which of the Following Diseases Is Associated with Faulty DNA