NEET Biology question

Which of the following enzymes are used to join bits of DNA?

(A)LigaseCorrect
(B)Primase
(C)DNA polymerase
(D)Endonuclease

Answer: (A)

Solution

DNA ligase catalyses the formation of phosphodiester bonds between the free 3'-OH and 5'-phosphate ends of adjacent DNA fragments, effectively "gluing" or joining bits

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