DNA Polymerase Does Not Make Mismatched Base Pairs Because

question 17

Multiple Choice

DNA polymerase does not make mismatched base pairs because

• A) there are no hydrogen bonds that line up between the mismatches.
• B) the active site does not fit mismatches well.
• C) the mismatched pairs make covalent bonds instead of hydrogen bonds.
• D) the DNA primer does not allow for mismatched pairs.

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