base-excision repair

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GO:0006284
Ontology
biological process
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exact: BER
Definition
In base excision repair, an altered base is removed by a DNA glycosylase enzyme, followed by excision of the resulting sugar phosphate. The small gap left in the DNA helix is filled in by the sequential action of DNA polymerase and DNA ligase. [source: ISBN:0815316194]
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