How Are Errors Minimized in the Replication of DNA

question 20

Multiple Choice

How are errors minimized in the replication of DNA?

• A) They aren't minimized, which is why there are so many mutations.
• B) Replication is completely accurate the first time around.
• C) Replication is mostly accurate, but there is proofreading to improve the fidelity.
• D) Replication is accurate most of the time, but the DNA is fixed once the new cell is completely formed.
• E) Replication is not very accurate at all, and it doesn't seem to matter much.

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