Very Rarely, DNA Polymerase Makes Mistakes and During Replication Inserts

question 50

Short Answer

Very rarely, DNA polymerase makes mistakes and during replication inserts a "wrong" (non-complementary) nucleotide into the new DNA strand (e.g., inserts a G opposite a T). What are the consequences of such errors?

---

Definitions:

Financial Statement

Reports that provide information about a company's financial performance and position, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.

Normal Balance

The side (debit or credit) of an account that is expected to have a higher balance, based on the account type.

Temporary/Permanent

Categories used to distinguish between accounts that are closed at the end of an accounting period (temporary) and those that carry forward their balance into future periods (permanent).

Accrued Interest

Interest on loans or bonds that has accumulated but not yet been paid.