E.coli DNA Polymerase III does not have perfect fidelity.This is a beneficial characteristic since mutations help the cell adapt to changing environments.

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E.coli DNA polymerase III has a low error rate, but it still makes mistakes. These mistakes can lead to mutations, which can be beneficial or harmful. Beneficial mutations can help the cell adapt to changing environments or acquire new functions.

EColi DNA Polymerase III Does Not Have Perfect Fidelity