Which of the following would most likely happen if DNA polymerase were not functioning properly during DNA replication?

Any of the nitrogenous bases in the DNA strands would be able to form base pairs with each other.
The new strands of DNA would not be an exact copy of the original DNA.
The two strands of DNA would separate from each other and be unable to reform.
Hydrogen bonding between nitrogenous bases would cause the DNA to fold upon itself.

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Which of the following would most likely happen if DNA polymerase were not functioning properly during DNA replication?

 Any of the nitrogenous bases in the DNA strands would be able to form base pairs with each other.
 The new strands of DNA would not be an exact copy of the original DNA.
 The two strands of DNA would separate from each other and be unable to reform.
 Hydrogen bonding between nitrogenous bases would cause the DNA to fold upon itself.

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mathmate · Answer

The answer to this question would be best obtained by a good understanding of the role of polymerase in DNA replication. I would have liked to post an excerpt, but reading the original article would be more entertaining: http://www.news-medical.net/life-sciences/DNA-Polymerase-Function.aspx

elcna · Answer

b is the most plausible answer i see :)