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GK QUESTION#3943

During DNA replication, which enzyme plays the key role in sealing the gaps between Okazaki fragments?

  1. ADNA gyrase
  2. BDNA ligaseCorrect answer
  3. CRNA primase
  4. DDNA helicase
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B. DNA ligase

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DNA ligase seals the remaining nick between adjacent DNA fragments by forming a phosphodiester bond between a 3′ hydroxyl and a 5′ phosphate. During lagging-strand synthesis this follows primer removal and replacement with DNA.

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