What is the role of DNA helicase during DNA replication?

to unwind the duplex DNA

to attach primers to the replicating strands

to add bases in the sugar-phosphate backbone

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What is the role of DNA helicase during DNA replication?



to unwind the duplex DNA



to attach primers to the replicating strands



to add bases in the sugar-phosphate backbone

anonymous · Answer

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alphadxg · Answer

Well, the helicase will unwind the double stranded DNA.

anonymous · Answer

So a ?

alphadxg · Answer

@HisOnlyForever Yes, the job is to unwind the double stranded DNA so that it can replicate itself for division.

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