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BIO 101 Foundations of Biology – From Scientific Inquiry to the Central Dogma Objective Question

Question

__________ joins Okazaki fragments on the lagging strand.
Options
A Helicase
B Primase
C DNA polymerase
D DNA ligase
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

DNA ligase joins Okazaki fragments on the lagging strand.

Hint

It seals nicks in the sugar-phosphate backbone.

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