Which of the Following Is TRUE About the Accuracy of DNA

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is TRUE about the accuracy of DNA replication?

• A) Many errors are made during DNA replication, but this does not matter because repair enzymes mend the errors.
• B) DNA polymerase makes very few errors, so no repair enzymes are needed.
• C) The few errors made by DNA polymerase are usually corrected by repair enzymes.
• D) DNA polymerase always makes a perfect copy of the original DNA.
• E) Many errors are made during DNA replication, but this does not matter because of the immense size of the DNA molecule.

---

Definitions:

Depreciation

An accounting method of allocating the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life.

Interest Expense

The cost incurred by an entity for borrowed funds; interest expense is often deductible for the borrower for tax purposes.

Inflation

The rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services is rising, and, subsequently, purchasing power is falling.

Stockholders' Equity/Total Assets

A ratio expressing the proportion of a company's assets that are financed by shareholders' equity.