How is DNA replication related to DNA repair?
What will be an ideal response?
Ans: Many DNA repair systems involve the removal of damaged DNA and its replacement using a template, such as an undamaged strand or homolog. The replacement is accomplished by a DNA polymerase synthesizing a new strand of DNA, much like DNA replication.
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of
a. dogs. b. goats. c. hawks. d. clams. e. horses
The number of occurrences of which event correlates closely with the number of recombination nodules along each homologous chromosome arm?
What will be an ideal response?
Albinism is due to the inability to make ________
A) tyrosine B) melanin C) hair D) collagen
What two forces control the movement of fluid through the capillary wall?
A. the oxygen and nitrogen concentration B. the thickness of the capillary wall and the number of cilia C. blood pressure and osmotic pressure D. the number of veins and arteries