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DNA ligase is an [[ | DNA ligase is an [[Enzyme|enzyme]] which serves as a [[Catalysts|catalyst]]. It works by repairing breaks in the [[Sugar phosphate backbone|sugar phosphate backbone]] in [[DNA|DNA]] by creating a bond between adjoining [[Nucleotides|nucleotides]]<ref>Mosby's Medical Dictionary, 8th edition. 2009, Elsevier.</ref>.<br>In [[Eukaryotes|eukaryotes]] DNA ligase I family members play the major role<ref>http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22918593</ref>.<br> | ||
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Revision as of 16:59, 20 October 2012
DNA ligase is an enzyme which serves as a catalyst. It works by repairing breaks in the sugar phosphate backbone in DNA by creating a bond between adjoining nucleotides[1].
In eukaryotes DNA ligase I family members play the major role[2].
References
- ↑ Mosby's Medical Dictionary, 8th edition. 2009, Elsevier.
- ↑ http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22918593