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During dna replication in a human cell, 6 billion bases must be paired properly. which characteristic of dna best allows for high levels of accuracy during this process?

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Ik this is late but for future ppl

the answer is

Base pairing according to certain rules

i just took the quiz

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DNA polymerase III has a subunit for proofreading during DNA replication. As replication continues and the polymerase III enzyme detects a mismatched base pair, through a deformity in the double helix structure, the polymerase backs up, nicks the mismatched base and replaces it with the correct base before continuing replication.





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