Question

question 10 of 10
how could a substitution error occur during dna replication?
a. the wrong bases are paired together.
b. one or more bases are removed from the old strand.
c. okazaki fragments are assembled in the wrong order.
d. one or more bases are added to the new strand.

Explanation:

In DNA replication, substitution error occurs when incorrect nucleotide bases pair during the process. This is distinct from deletion (B), incorrect Okazaki - fragment assembly (C), and insertion (D).

Answer:

A. The wrong bases are paired together.