Why Do Helicase and Gyrase Need to Work Together

question 26

Multiple Choice

Why do helicase and gyrase need to work together?

• A) Gyrase adds the RNA primer and helicase removes it.
• B) Helicase unwinds DNA and gyrase relieves the torsional strain.
• C) Helicase synthesizes DNA and gyrase prevents helicase from dissociating.
• D) Gyrase synthesizes RNA primers and helicase.

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