Which of the following DNA repair processes is most likely to introduce mutations into the repaired DNA?
A) base-excision repair
B) light repair
C) single-strand repair
D) mismatch repair
E) SOS response repair
E
Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension
Section: Mutations of Genes
Learning Outcome: 7.25
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