Spontaneous Mutations ________. (Select All That Apply)

question 16

Multiple Choice

Spontaneous mutations ________. (Select all that apply)

• A) are errors that are induced during DNA replication
• B) are inevitable because DNA replication must balance accuracy and the speed of replication
• C) occur at a rate of 10^-9 to 10^-9 errors per base pair synthesized
• D) are usually corrected because of DNA proofreading

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Definitions:

Shaka Triad

A three-figure group with a central Buddha flanked on each side by a bodhisattva.

Horyuji Kondo

The main hall of the Horyuji temple, notable for its architectural significance and historical value as one of the oldest wooden structures in the world.

Tori Busshi

A celebrated Japanese sculptor from the Asuka period, known for his Buddhist statues.