After removal of the RNA primers and replacement with DNA nucleotides, the single-stranded nick adjacent to Okazaki fragments is filled in through a reaction that involves which enzyme?
A) DNA ligase
B) SSB protein
C) DNA primase
D) RNA polymerase
E) DNA helicase

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DNA ligase is the enzyme responsible for sealing the nicks between Okazaki fragments on the lagging strand during DNA replication, completing the formation of a continuous DNA strand.

After Removal of the RNA Primers and Replacement with DNA