Assume That During DNA Replication in a Bacterium a Mistake

question 94

Multiple Choice

Assume that during DNA replication in a bacterium a mistake is made and a G is inserted into the newly synthesized DNA strand opposite a T in the template DNA strand. If this mistake is not repaired before the next round of DNA replication, what mutation will eventually result?

• A) A-to-G base substitution
• B) A-to-C base substitution
• C) A-to-T base substitution
• D) G-to-A base substitution
• E) C-to-A base substitution

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