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Breaking up is hard to do

Page history last edited by Joe Redish 9 years, 4 months ago

10.5.P2

 

The bond energies in our genetic molecules (DNA) are about 300 kJ/mole.  When DNA absorbs a sufficiently energetic photon it can break bonds, and reactions can happen that lead to cancer.  Show by careful calculation why ultraviolet light exposure is a cancer risk and explain your reasoning. 

 

 

 

Chris Bauer (UNH)

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