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The purpose of this chapter is to describe the genetic background and terminology essential for an understanding of genetic toxicology. Since the types of molecular lesions that chemicals induce in DNA and the resultant genetic damage are intimately tied to the structure and function of this molecule, it is essential to appreciate the basic structure of DNA and understand how it operates.
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Brusick, D. (1987). Fundamentals of Genetic Toxicity. In: Principles of Genetic Toxicology. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-1980-9_2
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