Asked in UHS MDCAT 2016 2016Moderate

The enzyme that is responsible for the formation of bonds between two double-stranded DNA fragments is:

Correct answer: C. Ligase

  • A. Endonuclease
  • B. Urease
  • C. Ligase
  • D. Helicase

Explanation

Ligase is also known as molecular glue, responsible for the binding of two molecules, using ATP. DNA ligase is an example of a ligase responsible for the binding of two DNA strands together.

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