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Why Deinococcus radiodurans is able to survive massive exposure to radiation?

Because it produces a thick shell which acts as a shield from the radiation
Because it has unique DNA repair mechanisms
Because its cellwall contains radioactive elements
Because it has many copies of genes encoding DNA repair

Correct Answer: Because it has many copies of genes encoding DNA repair

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