What is the function of the MutS protein in methyl-directed mismatch repair?

A. to excise the mismatched base pair
B. to make a cut in the nonmethylated DNA strand
C. to digest the nonmethylated DNA strand
D. to directly bind the DNA polymerase
E. to find mismatches


Answer: E

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