Which of the following mechanisms removes nucleotides that are paired incorrectly during DNA replication?
A)nucleotide excision repair
B)chromosomal breakage repair
C)mismatch repair
D)telomerase activity

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Mismatch repair is the mechanism that removes nucleotides that are paired incorrectly during DNA replication. It detects mismatches after replication and removes the incorrect nucleotide, replacing it with the correct one. Nucleotide excision repair, chromosomal breakage repair, and telomerase activity are all mechanisms involved in repairing damage to DNA, but not specifically for correcting replication errors.

Which of the Following Mechanisms Removes Nucleotides That Are Paired