Question #248367
how does nitric acid lead to mistakes during DNA replication
Expert's answer
Hypoxanthine and 8-azaadenine are formed when nitric oxide interacts with hydroxyl radical-induced adenine radicals. Nitric oxide radiosensitization of cells promotes cellular DNA double strand breaks. DNA damage caused by nitric oxide may result in replication-induced double strand breaks.
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