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Okazaki fragments are linked by?

A
Ligase
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Primase
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Topoisomerase
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D
DNA polymerase
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Solution

The correct option is A Ligase
DNA ligase is a specific type of enzyme, that facilitates the joining of DNA strands together by catalyzing the formation of a phosphodiester bond.
So, the correct answer is 'ligase'

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