Glossary 3.3


The glossary provides definitions and explanations of key terms and concepts essential to understand the topic in the lesson. Be sure to familiarize yourself with each term before attempting the lesson glossary quiz.

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DNA Ligase

an enzyme that catalyzes the formation of a phosphodiester bond between two DNA strands, as well as between Okazaki fragments


DNA Polymerase I

a prokaryotic replication enzyme that fills in gaps in the lagging strand between Okazaki fragments; also proofreads the final strands


DNA Polymerase II

a prokaryotic replication enzyme that repairs damage to DNA, including damage that occurs between replication events


DNA Polymerase III

a prokaryotic replication enzyme that builds new DNA strands from nucleotides