Term Name:	base-excision repair
Synonyms:	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.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0006284]    QuickGO    AmiGO