Which of the Following Statements MOST Accurately Describes the Benefits

question 152

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements MOST accurately describes the benefits of the proofreading function of DNA polymerase?

• A)All DNA mutations can be detected and repaired during DNA replication.
• B)DNA polymerase is always present in the nucleus and can repair all mutations when they occur.
• C)DNA polymerase can be recruited to recently mutated sites to repair mutations.
• D)DNA polymerase can repair most mutations as they occur during DNA replication.

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Definitions:

Epigenetic Factors

External modifications to DNA that turn genes on or off without changing the DNA sequence, affecting how cells read genes.

Viral Infections

Diseases caused by viruses that can affect various parts of the body, ranging from the common cold to more severe illnesses.

Selective Attention

The cognitive process of focusing on a particular object in the environment for a certain period while ignoring others; it is a mechanism of information processing.

Identical Genes

A term that refers to having exactly the same DNA sequence in a particular gene across different individuals, typically seen in monozygotic (identical) twins.