Biologyhard · Past Paper
What is the result of 'mismatch repair' failure in DNA?
ACell death
BAccumulation of mutations
CFaster cell division
DLarger cell size
✓ Correct Answer: B — Accumulation of mutations
Failure of mismatch repair mechanisms leads to the accumulation of errors in the DNA sequence, often leading to cancer.
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