Question

What are DNA damaging agents?

Answer 1

DNA damaging agents:

1. DNA is known as deoxyribonucleic acid.
2. It is the genetic structure responsible for storing information and inheriting it.
3. DNA is made up of a nitrogen base, sugar, and a phosphate backbone.
4. Damage to the DNA can occur via various means such as ionizing radiations, UV light, certain chemicals, etc.
5. Certain metabolites such as oxidative reactive species can also cause DNA damage.