The proofreading function of DNA polymerase involves the recognitionof a ________ and the removal of a short segment of DNA in the __________ direction.a. missing base, 5′ to 3′b. base pair mismatch, 5′ to 3′c. missing base, 3′ to 5′d. base pair mismatch, 3′ to 5′

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The proofreading function of DNA polymerase involves the recognition
of a ________ and the removal of a short segment of DNA in the __________ direction.
a. missing base, 5′ to 3′
b. base pair mismatch, 5′ to 3′
c. missing base, 3′ to 5′
d. base pair mismatch, 3′ to 5′

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