Which of the following statements MOST accurately describes the benefits of the proofreading function of DNA polymerase?
A) All DNA mutations can be detected and repaired during DNA replication.
B) DNA polymerase is always present in the nucleus and can repair all mutations when they occur.
C) DNA polymerase can be recruited to recently mutated sites to repair mutations.
D) DNA polymerase can repair most mutations as they occur during DNA replication.
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