Question

match the term with the correct definition
dna polymerase
dna ligase
helicase
rna polymerase
: enzyme that joins the ends of dna together : enzyme that adds dna nucleotides during dna
: enzyme that adds rna nucleotides during transcription
: enzyme that breaks the hydrogen bonds between complimentary nitrogenous base pars

Explanation:

• DNA polymerase: In DNA replication, it adds DNA nucleotides to build a new DNA strand.
• DNA ligase: It "glues" (joins) the ends of DNA fragments (like Okazaki fragments in DNA replication).
• Helicase: Unwinds the DNA double - helix by breaking the hydrogen bonds between complementary nitrogenous base pairs.
• RNA polymerase: In transcription, it adds RNA nucleotides to synthesize an RNA strand from a DNA template.

Answer:

DNA polymerase - enzyme that adds DNA nucleotides during DNA replication.
DNA ligase - enzyme that joins the ends of DNA together.
Helicase - enzyme that breaks the hydrogen bonds between complimentary nitrogenous base pairs.
RNA polymerase - enzyme that adds RNA nucleotides during transcription.