The more frequently DNA replicates, the less it mutates.

True or False?

Question

The more frequently DNA replicates, the less it mutates.

True or False?

mtepecz · Answer

It depends

mtepecz · Answer

I would say true because if the DNA repair mechanisms work properly the mutated DNA should get repaired.

anonymous · Answer

Let's say the larger a gene, the more likely it is to mutate. Would it still be true?

mtepecz · Answer

@nincompoop

mtepecz · Answer

I believe it would still be true unless there was some way to determine the amount of dna that composes the gene and then find out if the repair mechanisms work or not

anonymous · Answer

Hmm okay.

anonymous · Answer

I have another Question that's been getting on my nerves lately haha

mtepecz · Answer

Yes?

anonymous · Answer

_______ aligns chromosomes on equator
A.) Centromeres
B.) Mitotic Spindles
C.) Centrioles
D.) Kinetochores

anonymous · Answer

I put down B.) but I am not sure

mtepecz · Answer

B is correct