After Removal of the RNA Primers and Replacement with DNA

question 10

Multiple Choice

After removal of the RNA primers and replacement with DNA nucleotides, the single-stranded nick adjacent to Okazaki fragments is filled in through a reaction that involves which enzyme?

• A) DNA ligase
• B) SSB protein
• C) DNA primase
• D) RNA polymerase
• E) DNA helicase

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