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Which enzyme unwinds the double helix during DNA replication?

A DNA polymerase
B Helicase
C Ligase
D Primase

โœ“ Correct Answer: Option B

Helicase breaks hydrogen bonds between base pairs to separate the two strands of the double helix during replication.

๐Ÿ’ก Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "Which enzyme unwinds the double helix during DNA replication?" is Option B: Helicase.

The other options โ€” A) DNA polymerase, C) Ligase, D) Primase โ€” are incorrect for this MCAT Exam Prep question. As explained above: Helicase breaks hydrogen bonds between base pairs to separate the two strands of the double helix during replication.

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