Question

What is the difference between DNA polymerase and DNA ligase?

Answer 1

DNA ligases:

DNA ligases are enzymes that bind into two pieces or double DNA by forming a phosphodiester bond.

DNA polymerase:

DNA polymerase is a type of enzyme responsible for making new replicas of DNA in the form of nucleic acid molecules.

Difference between DNA polymerase and DNA ligase:

DNA Ligase	DNA Polymerase
1. DNA ligase is an enzyme that catalyzes the formation of phosphodiester bonds between nucleotides and binds DNA fragments together.	1. DNA polymerase is an enzyme that catalyzes the synthesis of DNA using nucleotides.
2. DNA ligase is an additional enzyme in DNA replication that binds to Okazaki fragments.	2. DNA polymerase is the main enzyme in DNA replication.
3. DNA ligases are important for DNA recombination, DNA repair, and DNA replication.	3. DNA polymerase is important for DNA replication, DNA repair, and DNA recombination technology.