DNA Ligase
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Genomics: Genome Mapping and Sequencing — iGenetics: A Molecular Approach▶ 6:52A temporary union, exactlyThen an enzyme called DNA ligase comes in, seals the temporary nicks by forming the final bond,and boom, you've covalently linked two separate pieces of DNA into one functional recombinant moleculeThe Molecular Basis of Inheritance — Campbell Biology▶ 23:47Paul, I can't join themEnter DNA ligaseThe welderThe Molecular Basis of Inheritance — Campbell Biology in Focus▶ 12:15Okay, swapping RNA for DNAAnd then finally, the enzyme DNA ligase acts like molecular glueIt joins the sugar phosphate backbones of all the Okazaki fragments together, creating one continuous strand