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Which one of the following is used to join segments of DNA during genetic engineering?

A
Lipase
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Ligase
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Gyrose
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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.
Therefore, the correct answer is option B.

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