Which is an enzyme that joins two segments of replicated DNA?
A
Ligase
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B
Endonuclease
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C
Topoisomerase
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D
Lyase
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Solution
The correct option is A Ligase Ligase
Ligases are enzymes that catalyse the formation of C-S, C-O, P-O, C-N bonds.
They join two molecules with the help of energy.
For example, DNA ligases join 2 DNA molecules.