A complete κ V gene is formed as a specific V_κ gene is joined to one of the J_κ segments with the intervening DNA excised; the process is catalyzed by a protein complex called ___________. A)V(D)J polymerase B)V(D)J recombinase C)V(D)J joinase D)V(D)J ligase E)ligandase

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The process of joining a specific V gene segment to a J gene segment to form a complete gene is called V(D)J recombination. This process is catalyzed by a protein complex called the V(D)J recombinase.

A Complete κ V Gene Is Formed as a Specific