Molecular Basis of Inheritance Question 109

109. During DNA replication, the strands separate by

(a) DNA polymerase

(b) topoisomerase

(c) unwindase/Helicase

(d) gyrase

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Answer : c

Hints & Solution

(c) Unwindase or helicase takes part in separation of two DNA strands. In prokaryotes, helicase or unwindase is assisted by gyrase in this function.