The Function of Helicase Enzymes Is to ____

question 56

Multiple Choice

The function of helicase enzymes is to ____.

• A) ​break hydrogen bonds and unwind the two strands of the DNA molecule prior to replication
• B) ​rewind the two DNA molecules after replication
• C) ​remove bases that might have been 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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