DNA Is Often Damaged or May Be Replicated Incorrectly

question 96

Multiple Choice

DNA is often damaged or may be replicated incorrectly. Which of the following is not true?

• A)Humans do not have DNA repair proteins.
• B)A mutation in the gene for a DNA repair protein may make mutations in other genes more common.
• C)Certain proteins can repair damaged DNA.
• D)The vast majority of DNA damage is fixed.

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Definitions:

Dependency Theory

Views economic underdevelopment as the result of exploitative relations between rich and poor countries.

Modernization Theory

Holds that economic underdevelopment results from poor countries lacking Western attributes. These attributes include Western values, business practices, levels of investment capital, and stable governments.

Medical Advancement

The progress in the field of medicine, including improvements in treatment, diagnosis, and technology, leading to better health outcomes.

Trading Blocs

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