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ZOOLOGY

Which type of enzyme seals the DNA fragments after cutting?

DNA ligase joins the cut DNA fragments by forming phosphodiester bonds between them. This follows from latest NCERT 2026-27 principle explaining the concept clearly for NEET students in simple steps as per rationalized syllabus.

Ref: NCERT Biology Textbook - Latest Edition for Academic Session 2026-27 (Zoology section, Rationalized Textbook for Class XI and XII), Chapter: Biology - Zoology portion (Latest NCERT Textbooks for Academic Session 2026-27 - Rationalized Edition for Class XI and XII), Topic: Structural organization, physiology, human health and related concepts as per latest syllabus.

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ZOOLOGY

Which of the following statements about DNA ligase is correct?

DNA ligase forms phosphodiester bonds between DNA fragments, sealing nicks in the sugar-phosphate backbone. This follows from latest NCERT 2026-27 principle explaining the concept clearly for NEET students in simple steps as per rationalized syllabus.

Ref: NCERT Biology Textbook - Latest Edition for Academic Session 2026-27 (Zoology section, Rationalized Textbook for Class XI and XII), Chapter: Biology - Zoology portion (Latest NCERT Textbooks for Academic Session 2026-27 - Rationalized Edition for Class XI and XII), Topic: Structural organization, physiology, human health and related concepts as per latest syllabus.

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ZOOLOGY

Which of the following statements about DNA ligase is correct?

DNA ligase forms phosphodiester bonds between DNA fragments, sealing nicks in the sugar-phosphate backbone. This follows from latest NCERT 2026-27 principle explaining the concept clearly for NEET students in simple steps as per rationalized syllabus.

Ref: NCERT Biology Textbook - Latest Edition for Academic Session 2026-27 (Zoology section, Rationalized Textbook for Class XI and XII), Chapter: Biology - Zoology portion (Latest NCERT Textbooks for Academic Session 2026-27 - Rationalized Edition for Class XI and XII), Topic: Structural organization, physiology, human health and related concepts as per latest syllabus.

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ZOOLOGY

Which of the following statements about DNA ligase is correct?

DNA ligase seals nicks in the sugar-phosphate backbone by forming phosphodiester bonds between DNA fragments. This follows from NCERT principle where relation explains outcome clearly for students.

Ref: NCERT Biology Textbook for Class XI and XII (Zoology section), Chapter: Biology - Zoology portion covering relevant system and function, Topic: Structural organization and physiology.

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ZOOLOGY

Which enzyme is responsible for forming phosphodiester bonds between DNA fragments?

Ligase is responsible for forming phosphodiester bonds between DNA fragments during recombinant DNA formation. This follows from NCERT principle where the relation explains the outcome clearly for students in simple steps.

Ref: NCERT Biology Textbook for Class XI and XII (Zoology section), Chapter: Principles of Inheritance, Molecular Basis of Inheritance and Biotechnology, Topic: Genetics, DNA techniques and applications.

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ZOOLOGY

Which type of bonds does DNA ligase form while joining DNA fragments?

DNA ligase forms phosphodiester bonds between DNA fragments to create a continuous strand. This follows from NCERT principle where the relation explains the outcome clearly for students in simple steps.

Ref: NCERT Biology Textbook for Class XI and XII (Zoology section), Chapter: Principles of Inheritance, Molecular Basis of Inheritance and Biotechnology, Topic: Genetics, DNA techniques and applications.

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BOTANY

Which of the following is a function of DNA ligase?

DNA ligase **joins Okazaki fragments** on the lagging strand by forming phosphodiester bonds. This follows from latest NCERT 2026-27 principle explaining the concept clearly for NEET students in simple steps as per rationalized syllabus.

Ref: NCERT Biology Textbook - Latest Edition for Academic Session 2026-27 (Botany section, Rationalized Textbook for Class XI and XII), Chapter: Biology - Botany portion (Latest NCERT Textbooks for Academic Session 2026-27 -

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