Enzymes that seal nicks in DNA are called
A) restriction enzymes.
B) bacteriophages.
C) ligases.
D) exonucleases.

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Ligases are enzymes that facilitate the joining of two molecules by forming a new chemical bond, typically with the hydrolysis of a diphosphate bond in ATP or a similar triphosphate. In the context of DNA, ligases are crucial for sealing nicks in the DNA backbone, which can occur during DNA replication and repair.

Enzymes That Seal Nicks in DNA Are Called