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  • DNA Replication Enzymes: Key Players in DNA Synthesis
    The enzymes that build DNA are:

    * DNA polymerase: This is the main enzyme responsible for synthesizing new DNA strands. It adds nucleotides to the existing strand, following the base pairing rules (A with T, C with G).

    * Helicase: This enzyme unwinds the double helix of DNA, separating the two strands so they can be used as templates for replication.

    * Primase: This enzyme synthesizes short RNA primers that provide a starting point for DNA polymerase to begin building the new strand.

    * Ligase: This enzyme joins the fragments of newly synthesized DNA together, creating a continuous strand.

    * Topoisomerase: These enzymes relieve the strain on the DNA molecule that arises during unwinding by breaking and rejoining the strands.

    There are multiple types of each of these enzymes, and they all play a crucial role in DNA replication.

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