Molecular Biology 5th Edition by Robert Weaver

Exercise 5

Recently, as a post-doc in a highly reputable laboratory, you designed a new single-celled organism only capable of three DNA repair mechanisms. You have been asked to present your research at a prestigious Molecular Biology conference Describe how you will support your reason for choosing the three repair mechanisms and discuss if there are overlaps or gaps between the chosen mechanisms. Additionally, explain the types of mutations your cell can overcome and the types of damage that may potentially destroy your new organism. You may assume that your organism already has a homologous recombination system.