What Happens If an Incorrect Nucleotide Is Not Removed and Replaced

Multiple Choice

What happens if an incorrect nucleotide is not removed and replaced by the cell's DNA-correcting machinery?

A) A point mutation has occurred.
B) The result is a chromosomal aberration.
C) The effect will be lethal, and the cell will die.
D) The cell will become cancerous.
E) The entire chromosome must be destroyed.