Homologous Recombination Is an Important Mechanism in Which Organisms Use

question 25

Multiple Choice

Homologous recombination is an important mechanism in which organisms use a "backup" copy of the DNA as a template to fix double-strand breaks without loss of genetic information.Which of the following is NOT necessary for homologous recombination to occur?

• A)3′ DNA strand overhangs
• B)5′ DNA strand overhangs
• C)a long stretch of sequence similarity
• D)nucleases

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