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Theme D - Continuity & Change

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Theme A - Unity & diversity

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Theme B - Form & Function

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💡 Main Idea:&nbsp;DNA is like a book, and just like books sometimes have typos, DNA can have errors. But, good news! DNA has its own built-in proofreading system that ensures errors are kept at a minimum.

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	<li>DNA polymerases are the main characters here! They copy or replicate DNA.</li>
	<li>Think of them as authors who rarely make typos. But when they do, they correct them pronto!</li>
	<li>Why? Because errors in our DNA can lead to mutations (and we don&#39;t want too many of those).</li>
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<ul>
	<li>Right after a potentially &quot;wrong&quot; letter (nucleotide) is added during DNA replication.</li>
	<li>Imagine typing a document on your computer, and the moment you type a wrong word, the spellcheck highlights it. It&#39;s kinda like that, but on a microscopic scale!</li>
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In Prokaryotes (like bacteria)

<ul>
	<li>DNA Polymerase III is our hero in these simple organisms.</li>
	<li>Picture this: You&#39;re typing out a message and your friend is reading along. The moment you type a wrong word, your friend points it out.</li>
	<li>In DNA&#39;s case, DNA Polymerase III spots a mismatched base pair - a &quot;typo&quot;!</li>
	<li>It then goes into &quot;fix-it&quot; mode.
	<ul>
		<li>Removes the incorrect nucleotide (like using a backspace key).</li>
		<li>Moves back one space on the DNA strand.</li>
		<li>Types in the right nucleotide (puts in the correct letter).</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
</ul>

Imagine writing an essay on your computer. As you&#39;re writing, you mistype a word. Immediately, the spellcheck software underlines it in red. You notice, delete the typo, and replace it with the correct word. Similarly, DNA polymerase acts like that spellcheck, spotting errors and fixing them.

Our DNA is super smart. Not only does it hold the instructions for making us who we are, but it also has a built-in &quot;editor&quot; in the form of DNA polymerase that keeps those instructions free from mistakes!

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Remember, it&#39;s not just about knowing the facts, but understanding how they all fit together in the big picture of life!

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Happy Studying! 📚🔬

Theme D - Continuity & Change

Unveiling DNA Proofreading: How DNA Polymerase Ensures Accuracy

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What's DNA Proofreading?

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Theme D - Continuity & Change

Unveiling DNA Proofreading: How DNA Polymerase Ensures Accuracy

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What's DNA Proofreading?

When does Proofreading Happen?

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