Q. During DNA replication, the strands separate by

A) DNA polymerase
B) topoisomerase
C) unwindase/helicase
D) gyrase.
Explanation

During DNA replication, the strands separate by unwindase/helicase. The molecule is unwound by DNA unwinding proteins called helicases. The helicases II and III get attached to lagging strand and protein to the leading strand. The formation of bands is avoided by single stranded DNA binding proteins (SSB).

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