What is the function of the enzyme DNA ligase in DNA replication?

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It joins Okazaki fragments together

It synthesizes new DNA strands

It removes RNA primers

It unwinds the DNA double helix

Answer: It joins Okazaki fragments together

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DNA ligase is responsible for catalyzing the formation of phosphodiester bonds between adjacent DNA fragments, such as Okazaki fragments on the lagging strand, during DNA replication.

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What is the function of the enzyme DNA ligase in DNA replication?

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