Enzymes that Join DNA Strands

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Which enzyme is responsible for joining DNA strands?

  • DNA ligase (correct)
  • Restriction enzyme
  • DNA polymerase
  • Helicase

What role does the enzyme helicase play?

  • Forms phosphodiester bonds
  • Joins DNA strands
  • Cuts DNA at specific sequences
  • Unwinds DNA strands (correct)

Which enzyme is NOT involved in DNA replication?

  • Restriction enzyme (correct)
  • Helicase
  • DNA polymerase
  • DNA ligase

Which enzyme creates phosphodiester bonds between nucleotides?

<p>DNA ligase (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following enzymes would you use to rejoin cut DNA fragments during genetic engineering?

<p>DNA ligase (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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