What happens if an incorrect nucleotide is not removed and replaced by the cell's DNA-correcting machinery?
A) A point mutation has occurred.
B) The entire chromosome must be destroyed.
C) The cell will become cancerous.
D) The effect will be lethal, and the cell will die.
E) The result is a chromosomal aberration.
Answer: A
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