Why does DNA replication have such accuracy?

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Fatima
Jun 6, 2018

Because they involve the action of an enzyme (DNA polymerase) which will only link nucleotides, if they're complementary to the DNA template. Furthermore, the DNA is re-checked in the G2 phase (Gap 2).

Explanation:

This is going to prevent and mistakes that can lead to mutations . So it needs to be accurate.

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