The Ability of DNA Polymerase to Repair Its Own Nucleotide

question 58

Short Answer

The ability of DNA polymerase to repair its own nucleotide mismatches is called ____________________.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Ethology

A branch of ethology that studies the mental experiences of animals, particularly their cognitive processes and natural behaviors.

Nonhuman Animals

Living organisms that are not classified as human beings, including all species within the animal kingdom except Homo sapiens.

Cognitive Processes

Mental activities involved in acquiring, storing, retrieving, and using knowledge, such as perception, memory, and reasoning.

Tacit Knowledge

Knowledge that is difficult to transfer to another person by writing it down or verbalizing it, often acquired through personal experience.