The enzyme that seals nicks in the sugar-phosphate backbone of DNA is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The enzyme that seals nicks in the sugar-phosphate backbone of DNA is:
A. DNA polymerase
B. Ligase
C. Primase
D. Helicase
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
DNA ligase catalyzes the formation of phosphodiester bonds between adjacent nucleotides, sealing breaks in the DNA backbone. It is essential for joining Okazaki fragments on the lagging strand during replication and in DNA repair. Polymerase adds nucleotides, helicase unwinds, primase synthesizes RNA primer.

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