1.

DNA microsatellites are prone to which type of mutation?(a) Transition(b) Transversion(c) Addition(d) MethylationI got this question during an internship interview.Origin of the question is Repair of DNA Damage: MMR, BER in section DNA Mutation, DNA Repair, Transposable Elements of Cytogenetics

Answer»

Correct choice is (c) Addition

For explanation: DNA microsatellites have several repetitive SEQUENCES within it, thus these regions are prone to polymerase slippage that can LEAD to INSERTION or DELETION of bases.



Discussion

No Comment Found

Related InterviewSolutions