Which Is Not True About Mismatch Repair

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which is not true about mismatch repair?

• A)It utilizes an endonuclease.
• B)It requires DNA polymerase and DNA ligase.
• C)It utilizes the state of methylation of the DNA to differentiate between strands.
• D)It removes both strands in the mismatch area.

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Definitions:

Hormone

Chemical substances produced in the body that regulate and control the activity of certain cells or organs.

Renin

Enzyme released by the kidneys that leads to the secretion of aldosterone and a rise in blood pressure.

Urethra

A duct through which urine is discharged from the bladder to the exterior of the body in both males and females, and through which semen is discharged in males.

Reproductive System

Organ system in humans that includes the sex-specific organs (testes, ovaries, etc.); produces and transports gametes; in females, nurtures and gives birth to offspring.