For single strand break and double strand break, you have an entire DNA base labeled. The break only occurs at the sugar-phosphate linkage. I am sure you were just trying to emphasize one versus two strands, but the break does not knock out an entire base. Just cleaves the backbone bond.
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right. I got the illustration from wikimedia as stated, but I guess the point is made.
You should have asked, I could have made you one just like those but with the appropriate locations highlighted!
I might ask for that in a write-up on dna damage and repair.
Let me know what sort of things you need, and I will coordinate my schedule with you so I can make them. :) You are also free to re-use my images from my previous write up on that topic if you find them helpful.
thank you :D that's very kind of you :)