Biology
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ISBN: 9781260494570
Author: Raven, Peter
Publisher: MCGRAW-HILL HIGHER EDUCATION
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Chapter 14, Problem 3S
Enzyme function is critically important for the proper replication of DNA. Predict the consequence of a loss of function for each of the following enzymes
a. DNA gyrase
b. DNA polymerase III
c. DNA ligase
d. DNA polymerase I
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