Biologyhard · Past Paper
What is the role of DNA ligase?
AUnwinding DNA
BAdding new nucleotides
CJoining DNA fragments
DCutting DNA strands
✓ Correct Answer: C — Joining DNA fragments
DNA ligase is an enzyme that repairs irregularities or breaks in the backbone of double-stranded DNA molecules by joining fragments.
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