Which of the Following Mechanisms Allow Repair Enzymes to Distinguish

question 85

Multiple Choice

Which of the following mechanisms allow repair enzymes to distinguish incorrect bases in DNA?

• A) The newly synthesized strand of DNA lacks methylated bases and other modifications.
• B) Deamination of A and C lead to improper bases for DNA.
• C) Thymine dimers and other cross links kink the DNA and are easy to find.
• D) All of these mechanisms allow repair enzymes to distinguish which base is incorrect.

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Definitions:

Proactive Interference

The phenomenon where older memories interfere with the recall of newer memories, often causing confusion or mix-ups.

Retroactive Interference

The phenomenon where new memories impair the retrieval of older memories.

Hindsight Bias

The tendency to believe, after learning an outcome, that one would have foreseen it, often referred to as the "I-knew-it-all-along" effect.

Proactive Interference

The effect wherein earlier memories hinder the ability to remember more recent memories.