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DNA Repair Mechanisms

16. Microbial Genetics / DNA Repair Mechanisms / Problem 2

During DNA replication, the correction of mismatches is primarily achieved through the activity of which component of DNA polymerase?

A

5' to 3' polymerase activity

B

5' to 3' exonuclease activity

C

3' to 5' exonuclease activity

D

Primase activity

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