Biologyhard · Past Paper
Which enzyme is responsible for the unwinding of the DNA double helix during replication?
ADNA Polymerase
BHelicase
CLigase
DPrimase
✓ Correct Answer: B — Helicase
Helicase breaks the hydrogen bonds between nitrogenous bases to unzip the DNA strands.
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