The SOS System Repairs DNA That Has Gaps, Breaks, and Other

question 34

Multiple Choice

The SOS system repairs DNA that has gaps, breaks, and other lesions by

• A) cutting DNA from other parts of the genome and pasting it into the gaps or damaged areas.
• B) stabilizing single-stranded DNA until the next round of normal replication.
• C) using specialized DNA polymerases that will synthesize a new DNA strand even if there is not a normal complementary DNA strand to act as a template.
• D) using available mRNA and a special RNA-dependent DNA polymerase to fill in the gaps and replace damaged DNA.

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