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Spontaneous Mutation Rates Are Greatly Reduced by

Question 18

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Spontaneous mutation rates are greatly reduced by

A) reverse mutations.
B) DNA repair mechanisms.
C) base-modifying agents.
D) exposure to ionizing radiation.
E) performing the Ames test.

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