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geoffrey

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on: Jul 2, 2013
Why do RNA viruses appear to have higher rates of mutation?
A) RNA nucleotides are more unstable than DNA nucleotides.
B) Replication of their genomes does not involve proofreading.
C) RNA viruses replicate faster.
D) RNA viruses can incorporate a variety of nonstandard bases.
E) RNA viruses are more sensitive to mutagens.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2013
Hey dude, go with B. I got it right.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 14, 2013
Thanks sir, correct as always


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