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Enzymes that create a phosphodiester bond between the 3' end of one DNA segment and the 5' end of another are called:

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Ligase links DNA fragments, such as Okazaki fragments, during DNA replication.
Updated On: Feb 11, 2026
  • Lyase
  • Ligase
  • Oxidoreductase
  • Hydrolase
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

DNA ligase, an enzyme, joins DNA strands by forming a phosphodiester bond between their 3’ hydroxyl and 5’ phosphate ends, a process essential for DNA replication and repair.

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