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What is the role of DNA ligase in DNA replication?

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What is the role of DNA ligase in DNA replication?
  1. Unwinds DNA
  2. Synthesizes RNA primers
  3. Joins Okazaki fragments
  4. Adds nucleotides

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the role of DNA ligase in DNA replication?
  • Step 1: Understand that DNA replication is the process of copying DNA.
  • Step 2: Know that DNA has two strands that separate during replication.
  • Step 3: Realize that one strand (the leading strand) is copied continuously.
  • Step 4: Understand that the other strand (the lagging strand) is copied in small pieces called Okazaki fragments.
  • Step 5: Learn that DNA ligase is an enzyme that helps join these Okazaki fragments together.
  • Step 6: Conclude that DNA ligase is essential for making the lagging strand a continuous piece of DNA.
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