The genetic condition Xeroderma pigmentosum, which can lead to skin cancer, results from
A)inability to correct UV induced dimers
B)inability to process phenylalanine.
C)inability to produce functional hemoglobin.
D)inability to correct transitions
E)breaks in the X chromosome

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Xeroderma pigmentosum is a genetic condition that results from an inability to correct UV-induced dimers, which are formed when UV radiation causes two adjacent thymine bases to bond together instead of bonding with their matching bases. This can lead to an accumulation of skin damage and an increased risk of skin cancer.

The Genetic Condition Xeroderma Pigmentosum, Which Can Lead to Skin