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Yes. Initially, DNA replication makes 1 mistake in a 100,000. Like spell check, DNA polymerase comes in and removes errors in base pairs and correct them by adding the right ones. After DNA polymerase checks the new strand for errors, the end result is 1 mistake in a billion. If this didn't occur, mutations would surely take place in out body.
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∙ 12y agoError correction is a property of some, but not all, DNA polymerases. This process corrects mistakes in newly synthesized DNA. When an incorrect base pair is recognized, DNA polymerase reverses its direction by one base pair of DNA. The 3'-5' exonuclease activity of the enzyme allows the incorrect base pair to be excised (this activity is known as proofreading). Following base excision, the polymerase can re-insert the correct base and replication can continue.
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∙ 14y agoNo, it can't, as they obviously exist quite commonly.
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∙ 12y agoDNA polymerase has a enzyme function that enables it to detect errors and correct them.
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∙ 13y agoAlthough DNA polymerase is very good at catching and fixing errors, it can still pass some by. These errors, however, rarely affect the person as a whole and are quite uncommon.
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∙ 8y agoYes, in most of the cases DNA polymerases have proof reading ability and correct the error in DNA replication.
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How are the accuracy of DNA and RNA assured?
Most DNA Polymerases and RNA polymerases have what is known as "proof-reading activity". This is the ability of the enzymes to check what bases they have added during DNA replication (in the case of DNA Polymerase) or transcription (in the case of RNA Polymerase), and if an error is found, splice it out and replace it with the correct base. The mode of action depends on the enzyme in question - some use endonucleases, and some use exonucleases; some work 5'-3' while others work 3'-5'. Also note that I said MOST polymerases have proof-reading capabilities...there are a few which do not (or don't proof-read very well).
Which of the following would cause an error in DNA replication?
(APEX) the original DNA strands never being separated.
Which help prevents errors in DNA replication?
each base can can attach to only one other type of base.
What happens if the DNA polymerase makes a mistake?
The answer to this question is simple. A mutation would occur. Believe it or not, mutations occur in your body all the time. Even so, most mutations are harmless, because 97% of DNA is absolutely useless, and does nothing in your body.
What would cause an error in DNA replication?
Possible reasons for errors:The original DNA strands never being separated.DNA polymerase pairing A with GDNA ligase taking apart chunks of DNAErrors occur more when there are long sections of matching nucleotides called repeats. The polymerase can "hiccup" and read a nucleotide again or skip over it. There are enzymes that check for correct sequences as well. They are either part of the polymerase complex or come along and look to make sure the new and old match.
Can DNA polymerase catch and incorrect every replication error?
no
What causes an error in DNA replications?
DNA polymerase pairing A with G
How do you choose the right DNA polymerase?
Look at a variety of factors: -working temperatures -error rate -speed -with that in minde choose the polymerase that fits those characterstics the best
What checks DNA for error?
DNA fingerprinting
What is a final catch statement?
A "final catch" or a "try catch" statement is an exception (error) handling statement that will try to run the code between the final/try and "catch". If an error has been encountered, then the computer will proceed to the catch portion of the statement to prevent the program from terminating on error.
What would cause error in DNA replication?
Possible reasons for errors:The original DNA strands never being separated.DNA polymerase pairing A with GDNA ligase taking apart chunks of DNAErrors occur more when there are long sections of matching nucleotides called repeats. The polymerase can "hiccup" and read a nucleotide again or skip over it. There are enzymes that check for correct sequences as well. They are either part of the polymerase complex or come along and look to make sure the new and old match.
How are the accuracy of DNA and RNA assured?
Most DNA Polymerases and RNA polymerases have what is known as "proof-reading activity". This is the ability of the enzymes to check what bases they have added during DNA replication (in the case of DNA Polymerase) or transcription (in the case of RNA Polymerase), and if an error is found, splice it out and replace it with the correct base. The mode of action depends on the enzyme in question - some use endonucleases, and some use exonucleases; some work 5'-3' while others work 3'-5'. Also note that I said MOST polymerases have proof-reading capabilities...there are a few which do not (or don't proof-read very well).
What is the name of the method of error checking that can correct an error in a single bit?
Error-Correcting Code or EEC
How do you spell slipping?
That is the correct spelling of the word "slipped" (made misstep or error).
If you put a try block without catch block then wt the error type is it compile time or runtime error?
This is a syntax error, which will be a compile time error.
What do you mean by error tracking in software engineering?
Find and correct the cause of error
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