STANDARDZoology-Molecular Basis of Inheritance
STANDARD Zoology DNA Replication MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Easy-Class 12
Which enzyme is responsible for linking the fragments of DNA
A
DNA polymerase III
B
Endonuclease
C
DNA polymerase I
D
DNA ligase
Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
Ligase enzyme helps to join fragments of DNA. It is an enzyme that repairs irregular or breaks in the backbone of double stranded DNA molecule. It seals repair in the DNA, seals recombination fragment, and connects okazaki fragment.
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