Suppose that DNA repair enzymes cut out part of a DNA strand that had an incorrect nucleotide. Which two enzymes are needed to complete the repair?

a. DNA polymerase and primase
b. DNA polymerase and DNA ligase
c. primase and sliding clamp
d. primase and DNA ligase


Answer: b. DNA polymerase and DNA ligase

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