How does DNA repair contribute to genome stability?
By detecting DNA damage that can arise from endogenous and exogenous sources.
By repairing DNA damage that can arise from endogenous and exogenous sources
Both (a) and (b)
None
DNA repair mechanisms are essential for maintaining genome stability by detecting and repairing DNA damage that can arise from endogenous and exogenous sources. Failure to repair DNA damage can lead to mutations or chromosomal abnormalities, which can contribute to cancer development or other diseases. There are several different DNA repair mechanisms, including base excision repair, nucleotide excision repair, and mismatch repair, each of which is specialized to repair specific types of DNA damage. Hence option 3 is the correct answer.
Option(1) DNA repair mechanisms are essential for maintaining genome stability by detecting and repairing DNA damage that can arise from endogenous and exogenous sources. Hence option 1 alone is incorrect.
Option(2) DNA repair mechanisms are essential for maintaining genome stability by detecting and repairing DNA damage that can arise from endogenous and exogenous sources. Hence option 2 alone is incorrect.
Option(4) DNA repair mechanisms are essential for maintaining genome stability by detecting and repairing DNA damage that can arise from endogenous and exogenous sources. Hence option 4 is incorrect.