Which of these cannot cause a mutation?
A) Radiation
B) A virus
C) A chemical
D) A mistake made by the DNA polymerase
E) A mistake made by the RNA polymerase

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RNA polymerase is involved in transcription, which is the process of copying DNA into RNA. Mutations occur when there is a mistake in the DNA sequence. RNA polymerase does not directly alter the DNA sequence, so it cannot cause a mutation.

Which of These Cannot Cause a Mutation