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Question
During the replication of DNA, the separated strands are prevented from recoiling by using ______.
Options
single strand binding protein
reverse transcriptase
endonuclease
polymerase
Solution
During the replication of DNA, the separated strands are prevented from recoiling by using single strand binding protein.
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