What is the probability that, in E. coli, an incorrect nucleotide will be incorporated into DNA during replication and remain there?
A)one in one billion nucleotides
B)one in 1000 nucleotides
C)one in four million nucleotides
D)one in 100,000 to 1,000,000 nucleotides
E)one in 10,000 nucleotides

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The fidelity of DNA replication in E. coli is extremely high, with the error rate being approximately one incorrect nucleotide for every one billion nucleotides incorporated. This low error rate is achieved through the inherent selectivity of DNA polymerases for correct nucleotide incorporation, along with proofreading and repair mechanisms that correct errors that do occur during replication.

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