If any of the proteins involved in mismatch repair are damaged, the mutation rate and cancer risk will rise; this is called the ___________.

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A mutator phenotype refers to an increase in the rate of mutations within a cell or organism, usually due to defects in DNA repair mechanisms. In the case of mismatch repair, if any of the proteins involved are damaged, mutations will not be repaired properly, leading to an increase in mutation rate and a higher risk of cancer.

If Any of the Proteins Involved in Mismatch Repair Are