Which Enzyme Is Responsible for Putting Together New DNA Segments

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which enzyme is responsible for putting together new DNA segments produced on the lagging strand during DNA replication?

• A)DNA ligase
• B)RNA primase
• C)DNA polymerase

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