1. DNA Helicase: This enzyme unwinds the DNA double helix, separating the two strands to create a replication fork.
2. DNA Polymerase: This enzyme adds nucleotides to the new DNA strand, using the existing strand as a template. It also has a proofreading function, ensuring accuracy in the replication process.
3. DNA Primase: This enzyme synthesizes short RNA primers, which provide a starting point for DNA polymerase to begin adding nucleotides.
4. DNA Ligase: This enzyme joins the Okazaki fragments (short DNA segments synthesized on the lagging strand) together, creating a continuous DNA strand.
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