Biologyhard · Past Paper
Which of the following enzymes is responsible for unwinding the DNA double helix during replication?
ADNA Polymerase
BLigase
CHelicase
DPrimase
✓ Correct Answer: C — Helicase
Helicase breaks the hydrogen bonds between nitrogenous bases to unzip the DNA strands.
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