DNA ligase ____.
A)joins DNA fragments together
B)replaces mispaired bases
C)initiates DNA replication
D)forms new DNA polymers
E)breaks hydrogen bonds

Name: DNA ligase ____. A)joins DNA fragments together B)replaces mispaired bases C)initiates DNA replication D)forms new DNA polymers E)breaks hydrogen bonds
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DNA ligase joins DNA fragments together by catalyzing the formation of phosphodiester bonds between adjacent nucleotides, thus transforming a nick in the DNA backbone into a continuous strand.

DNA Ligase ____