Essential Cell Biology, 4th Edition

by Alberts, Bruce; Bray, Dennis; Hopkin, Karen; Johnson, Alexander D,; Lewis, Julian; Raff, Martin; Roberts, Keith; Walter, Peter

Published by Garland Science

ISBN 10: 0815344546

ISBN 13: 978-0-81534-454-4

Chapter 6 - DNA Replication, Repair, and Recombination - Questions - Page 221: Question 6-7 D

Answer

True

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In the absence of DNA repair, genes can accumulate mutations that can lead to genetic instability, cell death, or the development of diseases such as cancer. The statement is true.

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