Multiple Choice
When a thymine dimer is encountered on the DNA template strand, what mechanism is responsible for correcting it on the newly synthesized strand?
A) Mismatch repair
B) Base-excision repair
C) Translesion DNA repair
D) Transcription-coupled repair
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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