Complete the following sentences about DNA repair using the terms provided (Syna
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Question
Complete the following sentences about DNA repair using the terms provided
(Synapsis, gerneral repair, template repair, replication, specific repair, nonspecific repair, photorepair, dimeric repair, recombination, excision repair, and exclusion repair):
A. Repair systems that target a single type of damage in DNA and repair only that type of damage are called _______ systems.
B. Repair systems that use a single repair mechanism to repair multiple types of damage in DNA are called _______ systems.
C. A system that only repairs thymine dimers is _______ .
D. In _______ , the damaged section of one DNA strand is removed and replaced with new DNA that is synthesized using the undamaged strand as a template.
E. Cells can repair damage that produces breaks in DNA using enzymes related to those involved in _______ during meiosis.
Explanation / Answer
The sentences are filled with correct word as follows:
A. Repair systems that target a single type of damage in DNA and repair only that type of damage are called specific repair systems. B. Repair systems that use a single repair mechanism to repair multiple types of damage in DNA are called non specific repair systems. C. A system that only repairs thymine dimers is photorepair. D. In excision reapir the damaged section of one DNA strand is removed and replaced with new DNA that is synthesized using the undamaged strand as a template. E. Cells can repair damage that produces breaks in DNA using enzymes related to those involved in recombination during meiosis.