Multiple Choice
Assume that in the organism under study the DNA polymerase has an error rate of 1 mistake in every 106 bases copied.However, the overall mutation rate is much lower.This is most likely because
A) the polymerase is more careful in replicating regions where genes exist
B) repair mechanisms correct errors made by the polymerase.
C) not all mutations can be detected easily.
D) the DNA polymerase has no proofreading function
E) mutations do not occur if mutagens are not present
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