9. Why does the lagging strand need Ligase? * O Polymerase runs 5' to 3'. This creates fragments and helicase glues them together. O Polymerase runs 5' to 3'. This creates fragments and ligase glues them together. Helicase runs 5' to 3'. This creates fragments and ligase glues them together. O Helicase runs 5' to 3'. This creates fragments and polymerase glues them together.

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9. Why does the lagging strand need Ligase? *
O Polymerase runs 5' to 3'. This creates fragments and helicase glues them together.
O Polymerase runs 5' to 3'. This creates fragments and ligase glues them together.
Helicase runs 5' to 3'. This creates fragments and ligase glues them together.
O Helicase runs 5' to 3'. This creates fragments and polymerase glues them together.
Transcribed Image Text:9. Why does the lagging strand need Ligase? * O Polymerase runs 5' to 3'. This creates fragments and helicase glues them together. O Polymerase runs 5' to 3'. This creates fragments and ligase glues them together. Helicase runs 5' to 3'. This creates fragments and ligase glues them together. O Helicase runs 5' to 3'. This creates fragments and polymerase glues them together.
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