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DNA polymerase contains a built-in "proofreading" tool, which acts in a manner similar to a word processor
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If the internal tool didn't exist, more mistakes would be made during DNA replication. These mistakes can cause incorrect nucleotides to form, and certain genes wouldn't be able to code for proteins.

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