After a plasmid has been inserted into a section of DNA and hydrogen bonds have formed between complementary bases, what enzyme ensures the DNA fragments are permanently bonded together with covalent bonds?

a. plasmids
b. helicase
c. ligase
d. restriction enzymes


c. ligase

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A. DNA molecules are more chemically stable than RNA molecules. B. DNA has deoxyribose rather than ribose. C. DNA is double-stranded rather than single-stranded.

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According to data from the ENCODE project, approximately 80% of the human genome is associated with biological

function. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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