The Proofreading Function of DNA Polymerase Involves All of the Following

question 43

Multiple Choice

The proofreading function of DNA polymerase involves all of the following except:

• A)a 3' \(\rightarrow\) 5' exonuclease.
• B)base pairing.
• C)detection of mismatched base pairs.
• D)phosphodiester bond hydrolysis.
• E)reversal of the polymerization reaction.

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Regression Model

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Coefficient

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Constant

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