14. DNA Synthesis

Which of the following statements is/are correct with regard to individuals with the disorder xeroderma pigmentosum?

Which set of enzymes is involved in nucleotide excision repair?

The incorporation of an incorrect base into the DNA during replication __________.

As a result of proofreading by DNA polymerases, the overall error rate in the completed DNA molecule is approximately __________.

In a comparison between asexually reproducing bacteria and sexually reproducing multicellular eukaryotes, uncorrected errors in replication are more likely to be transmitted to subsequent generations in bacteria than in multicellular eukaryotes. Which of the following provides the best evidence-based explanation for this difference?