The Enzyme That Can Proofread Replicating DNA, Detect Incorrect Bases

question 15

Multiple Choice

The enzyme that can proofread replicating DNA, detect incorrect bases, excise them, and correctly replace them is _______.

• A) DNA ligase
• B) DNA polymerase
• C) DNA helicase
• D) DNA gyrase
• E) primase

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