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Double-strand breaks

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Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

Breaks in both strands of the DNA double helix, representing a form of DNA damage that can be detected and quantified using techniques like the comet assay.

AP course connection

Topic 6.7: 6.7 Mutations

Unit 6