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Sourav PanDecember 6, 2024

What is the function of helicase in DNA replication?

What is the function of helicase in DNA replication?

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Sourav PanDecember 6, 2024

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Helicase is an enzyme that plays a critical role in DNA replication by unwinding the DNA double helix. It breaks the hydrogen bonds between complementary base pairs, separating the two DNA strands and creating a replication fork. This allows the DNA to be accessed by the replication machinery for copying. Without helicase, the DNA strands would remain tightly wound and inaccessible for replication.

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