What Happens During Nucleotide Excision Repair

question 81

Multiple Choice

What happens during nucleotide excision repair?

• A) A mismatch mutation is repaired.
• B) A nuclease removes the damaged DNA.
• C) DNA polymerase joins the repaired DNA together.
• D) DNA ligase adds new nucleotides to the repaired DNA strand.
• E) DNA is damaged.

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Definitions:

Antibodies

Proteins produced by the immune system to neutralize or destroy pathogens such as bacteria and viruses.

T-Cells

T-Cells are a type of white blood cell that play a critical role in the immune system, helping to protect the body from infection and disease.

B-Cells

A type of white blood cell that plays a significant role in the immune system by producing antibodies.

Basophils

A type of white blood cell that plays a role in immune response by releasing histamine and heparin during allergic reactions and infections.