The Primary Function of DNA Ligase Is to

question 26

Multiple Choice

The primary function of DNA ligase is to

• A)cut the two strands of the DNA molecule prior to replication.
• B)attach free nucleotides to the growing chain.
• C)remove bases that might be inserted incorrectly.
• D)seal new short stretches of nucleotides into one continuous strand.
• E)fragment old DNA that is no longer of use to the cell.

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