Which one of the following is used to join segments of DNA during genetic engineering?
A
Lipase
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B
Ligase
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C
Gyrose
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D
Helicase
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Solution
The correct option is B Ligase In molecular biology, DNA ligase is a specific type of enzyme that facilitates the joining of DNA strands together by catalyzing the formation of a phosphodiester bond. It plays a role in repairing single-strand breaks in duplex DNA in living organisms. DNA ligase has applications in both DNA repair and DNA replication.