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BIO 101 BIO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

Which enzyme seals nicks in the sugar-phosphate backbone by forming phosphodiester bonds?
Options
A DNA Polymerase III
B DNA Helicase
C DNA Ligase
Correct Answer
D RNA Primase
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

DNA ligase joins Okazaki fragments by sealing phosphodiester backbone gaps.

Hint

No hint available

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