Which of These Might Be Consequences of a RecA Mutation

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of these might be consequences of a recA mutation in the absence of DNA damage?

• A)too much SOS response causing increased mutation within the genome
• B)too little SOS response causing increased mutation within the genome
• C)too much SOS response causing reduced mutation within the genome
• D)too little SOS response causing reduced mutation within the genome
• E)none of these would be a consequence of a recA mutation

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