Which of the following is NOT a repair mechanism that yields a high accuracy rate for DNA replication?
A. a proofreading system that examines nucleotides as they are joined
B. a monitoring system that aligns the appropriate enzymes and nucleotide bases
C. a mending system that fixes the bonds between sugars and phosphates
D. a repair mechanism that works on damage to the DNA resulting from external causes
Answer: C
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Sites are known and suspected locations of human activity in the past that contain
a. a record of that activity. b. wealth beyond our dreams. c. human buildings. d. none of the above.
Nineteenth century evolutionary theory was developed by:
a. Clifford Geertz. b. Margaret Mead and Ruth Benedict. c. Ruth Benedict and Franz Boas. d. Edward Tylor and Lewis Henry Morgan. e. Marvin Harris and Claude Levi-Strauss.
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A) is most similar to that of a chimpanzee B) argues against including these creatures as hominids C) is most similar to that of a modern human D) evolved to facilitate male-male competition for mates E) shows adaptations for a fruit intensive diet