1.2 A colony of bacterial cells is exposed to UV-light. 1.2.1 What mutation will probably result from the exposure? (1) 1.2.2 Which repair mechanisms can be used by the cell to repair the mutation? (2)

1.2 A colony of bacterial cells is exposed to UV-light. 1.2.1 What mutation will probably result from the exposure? (1) 1.2.2 Which repair mechanisms can be used by the cell to repair the mutation? (2)

Biology 2e

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Author:Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark

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Chapter14: Dna Structure And Function

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 36CTQ: What is the consequence of mutation of a mismatch repair enzyme? How will this affect the function...

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1.2 A colony of bacterial cells is exposed to UV-light.

1.2.1 What mutation will probably result from the exposure? (1)

1.2.2 Which repair mechanisms can be used by the cell to repair the mutation? (2)

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