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Schematic diagram of possible double-stranded break repair mechanisms. (a) Non-homologous end joining is a fast, efficient pathway which frequently results in insertions and/or deletions. (b) Homology directed repair is a slower pathway which uses a deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) template, allowing for precise repair and possibly DNA modification.
