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Which enzyme is responsible for unwinding the DNA double helix during replication?
ADNA Polymerase
BLigase
CHelicase
DRNA Polymerase
✓ Correct Answer: C — Helicase
Helicase 'unzips' the DNA strands by breaking the hydrogen bonds between bases.
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