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(A) Possible mechanisms for the generation of unrepaired DSBs. Although radiation exposure induces DSBs randomly in the chromosome, those occurring proximal to the telomere or unrepairable DSBs inside the chromosome eventually become persistent. (B) Persistent repair foci tend to make pairs. In the lower photo, two pairs of foci of different sizes can be seen.
