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Effect of ultraviolet radiation on DNA is formation of

Purine dimers

Pyrimidine dimers

DNA-DNA cros linking

All of the above

High-Yield Explanation

UV light causes the formation of thymine dimers, where covalent bonds are formed between adjacent thymine residuesSince repair mechanism is not operating these mutations are accumulated, leading to cancerRef: DM Vasudevan, 7th edition, page no: 584

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