The enzyme that seals the gaps between fragments by forming phosphodiester bonds is:
ADNA helicase
BDNA isomerase
CDNA ligase
DDNA primase
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. DNA ligase
1. The short pieces must be joined into one strand.
2. One enzyme seals the nicks.
3. It is DNA ligase.
_Source: OpenStax Biology 2e, Chapter 14, DNA Structure and Function._
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