What is the correct order for the following events in excision repair of DNA? (1)DNA polymerase I adds correct bases by 5'to 3' replication.
(2)Damaged bases are recognized.
(3)DNA ligase seals the new strand to existing DNA.
(4)Part of a single strand is excised.
A) 1,2,3,4
B) 2,1,3,4
C) 2,4,1,3
D) 3,4,2,1
E) 4,2,3,1

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The correct order is: damaged bases are recognized (2), part of a single strand is excised (4), DNA polymerase I adds correct bases (1), and DNA ligase seals the new strand (3).

What Is the Correct Order for the Following Events in Excision