What are the functions of the three proteins of the Ruv complex?

What will be an ideal response?


Ans: The overall function of the Ruv complex is to resolve Holliday junctions. RuvA recognizes the junction and binds to it, then recruits RuvB, which is a helicase that facilitates branch migration. RuvC is an endonuclease that cleaves the junction to resolve the structure.

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