If DNA ligase was nonfunctional, what would be a likely consequence? A) DNA repl

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If DNA ligase was nonfunctional, what would be a likely consequence?

A) DNA replication would not be able to occur at all. B) DNA replication would occur, but the leading strand would be composed of many small fragments. C) DNA replication would occur, but the lagging strand would be composed of many small fragments. D) DNA replication would not occur normally, because DNA would not unwind and single-stranded template would not be exposed. E) It is impossible to tell the consequences of such a complicated mutation.

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Ligase joins the DNA strands.It seals the gap created by DNA polymease.

DNA replication would occur, but the lagging strand would be composed of many small fragments.

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