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Proofreading removes app. 99% of mismatches before DNA replication moves on. After proofreading what is the mutation rate for DNA replication in humans. A. 10^-4 mutations/base pair B.10^-6 mutations/base
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Proofreading removes app. 99% of mismatches before DNA replication moves on. After proofreading what is the mutation rate for DNA replication in humans. A. 10^-4 mutations/base pair B.10^-6 mutations/base pair C. 10^-8 mutations/base pair D. 10^-12 mutations/base pair E. 10^-16 mutations/base pair

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b. 10^-6 mutations/base pair

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according to some articles the above answer is correct.

the rate is calculated using different research analysis and calculation. in one article the answer is also

10-8 mutations/bp/generation

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