Questions and Answers
Which type of DNA repair mechanism targets errors made during DNA replication?
Mismatch repair
Which type of DNA repair mechanism fixes double-strand breaks by using another copy of the chromosome as a template?
Homologous recombination
Which type of DNA repair mechanism corrects major distortions in DNA?
Nucleotide excision repair
Which type of DNA repair mechanism corrects single damaged bases in DNA?
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Which type of DNA repair mechanism recognizes and corrects major distortions in DNA?
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Which type of DNA repair mechanism targets errors made during DNA replication?
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Study Notes
DNA Repair Mechanisms
- Mismatch repair targets errors made during DNA replication.
- Homologous recombination fixes double-strand breaks by using another copy of the chromosome as a template.
- Nucleotide excision repair corrects major distortions in DNA.
- Base excision repair corrects single damaged bases in DNA.
- Nucleotide excision repair recognizes and corrects major distortions in DNA.
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Test your knowledge of DNA repair mechanisms with this quiz! Learn about base excision repair, nucleotide excision repair, mismatch repair, and homologous recombination.
