Numerous Human Genetic Diseases are Caused by Mutations in Homologs

Question

Numerous human genetic diseases are caused by mutations in homologs of bacterial
A) transposons.
B) ligases.
C) integrases.
D) polymerases.
E) repair genes.

Accepted Answer

Many human genetic diseases are caused by mutations in genes that are homologous to bacterial repair genes. These genes are crucial for correcting DNA damage and maintaining genomic integrity. When they are mutated, it can lead to a variety of genetic disorders due to the accumulation of DNA errors.