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DNA repair mechanisms

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

Cellular processes that detect and correct errors or damage in DNA; errors in these mechanisms can allow mutations to persist.

AP course connection

Topic 6.7: 6.7 Mutations

Unit 6

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