Nonhomologous end joining is used to
A) correct base mismatches in newly synthesized DNA.
B) fix double-strand DNA breaks.
C) avoid deletion or insertion of bases.
D) remove modified or depurinated bases.
E) avoid deletion or insertion of bases and remove modified or depurinated bases.
Answer: B
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