Which enzyme acts as the 'glue' to join the sugar-phosphate backbones of DNA fragments, such as Okazaki fragments?
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Correct answer: DNA Ligase
DNA Ligase catalyzes the formation of a phosphodiester bond between the 3'-OH of one fragment and the 5'-phosphate of the next. This step is essential for creating a continuous, unbroken DNA strand.
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