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Masja [62]
3 years ago
6

How can an error in dna get us sick? Pleaseeee explain!

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1 answer:
Juliette [100K]3 years ago
8 0

Answer:

Errors during Replication. DNA replication is a highly accurate process, but mistakes can occasionally occur as when a DNA polymerase inserts a wrong base. Uncorrected mistakes may sometimes lead to serious consequences, such as cancer. Mutations: In this interactive, you can “edit” a DNA strand and cause a mutation.

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