The Process in Which Mutations Are Removed and the Correct

question 37

Multiple Choice

The process in which mutations are removed and the correct bases added is called ________.

• A) transduction
• B) excision repair
• C) frameshift
• D) back-mutation
• E) transformation

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Definitions:

Erythropoiesis

Production of erythrocytes.

Lymphatic System

A network of vessels, nodes, and organs that helps to maintain fluid balance and plays a part in the body's immune defenses.

Microorganisms

Tiny living organisms, often microscopic, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa, that can be found in almost all environments on Earth.

Lacteals

Specialized lymphatic capillaries located in the villi of the small intestine, which absorb dietary fats and transport them to the circulatory system.