What would be the error rate in DNA replication if the proofreading ability of DNA polymerase were to be removed?
a. 1 error in 10 000 000 to 100 000 000 nucleotides
b. 1 error in 100 000 to 1 000 000 nucleotides
c. 1 error in 1000 to 10 000 nucleotides
d. 1 error in 10 to 100 nucleotides
Answer: c. 1 error in 1000 to 10 000 nucleotides
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