What Would Be the Error Rate in DNA Replication If

question 43

Multiple Choice

What would be the error rate in DNA replication if the proofreading ability of DNA polymerase were to be removed?

• A) 1 error in 10 000 000 to 100 000 000 nucleotides
• B) 1 error in 100 000 to 1 000 000 nucleotides
• C) 1 error in 1000 to 10 000 nucleotides
• D) 1 error in 10 to 100 nucleotides

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