The DNA polymerase proofreading mechanism maintains a low mutation rate in eukaryotic genes

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


FALSE
Explanation: The DNA polymerase proofreading mechanism is found only in bacteria, where it detects the insertion of incorrect bases following DNA replication.

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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The correct sequence for the stages in development from conception to birth is

A. zygote, embryonic stage, preembryonic stage, fetal stage. B. fetal stage, zygote, preembryonic stage, embryonic stage. C. preembryonic stage, embryonic stage, zygote, fetal stage. D. zygote, preembryonic stage, embryonic stage, fetal stage. E. fetal stage, embryonic stage, preembryonic stage, zygote.

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Plants grow taller from their growing tips, or ________. This form of growth is also known as ________ growth

A) apical meristems; primary B) apical meristems; secondary C) axillary buds; primary D) axillary buds; secondary

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The parasites classified as Nematodes

A) are known as flukes. B) are known as roundworms. C) have males of the species larger than females of the species. D) do not have a digestive system. E) are all monoecious.

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