Question

which protein joins together the okazaki fragments of dna in the lagging strand? view available hint(s) the replication fork dna ligase rna the leading strand dna polymerase

Explanation:

• The replication fork is the site of DNA replication, not a protein that joins fragments.
• DNA ligase is the enzyme (protein) that catalyzes the formation of phosphodiester bonds to join Okazaki fragments on the lagging strand.
• RNA is a nucleic acid, not a protein for joining DNA fragments.
• The leading strand is synthesized continuously, not a protein.
• DNA polymerase synthesizes new DNA strands, not join Okazaki fragments.

Answer:

B. DNA ligase