What is the function of Single Strand Binding Protein in DNA Replication?

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Single stranded binding proteins (SSB) stabilises the separated strand during DNA replication. They bind to the DNA and prevent the re-formation of DNA double helix.

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a. DNA Ligase	$1$ . Catalyses the covalent union of segments of an interrupted sugarphosphate strand in double-stranded DNA
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c. DNase I	$3$ . Produces single or double stranded breaks in DNA during replication to release tension brought about by the separation of double strands
d. DNA topoisomerase	$4$ . Catalyses the formation of DNA worn deoxyribonucleotides using one strand of DNA as template

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