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Mutations In DNA DNA polymerase occasionally makes errors and adds an incorrect

ID: 257888 • Letter: M

Question

Mutations In DNA DNA polymerase occasionally makes errors and adds an incorrect base. A new strand of DNA is being produced, and the template strand contains a G. Based on your knowledge of the structure of DNA. why is it more likely that DNA polymerase would accidently add a T to the new strand instead of a G or an A.? Multiple Choice Because the structure of T and C are simlar as they both have a single ring. Because the structure of T and G are simlar as they both have a double ring. Because G normally pairs with T Because G normally pairs with elther T or C

Explanation / Answer

DNA polymerase would accidently add A to the new strand instead of G or an A because the structure of T and C are similar as they both have a single ring.