Dna ligase

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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].

References

  1. Mosby's Medical Dictionary, 8th edition. 2009, Elsevier.