Why are people afflicted with xeroderma pigmentosa likely to develop skin cancer?.

Ed Pavlov asked Jun 6, 2023

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Ed Pavlov asked Jun 6, 2023

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Because they are born with a mutation in their DNA repair system and they cannot repair DNA that is mutated by UV radiation.

Mark Kanof answered Jun 13, 2023

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