Suppose That DNA Repair Enzymes Cut Out Part of a DNA

question 11

Multiple Choice

Suppose that DNA repair enzymes cut out part of a DNA strand that had an incorrect nucleotide. Which two enzymes are needed to complete the repair?

• A) DNA polymerase and primase
• B) DNA polymerase and DNA ligase
• C) primase and sliding clamp
• D) primase and DNA ligase

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