What is the result of DNA ligase's action?
A)DNA is broken up at specific sites.
B)DNA fragments are joined together.
C)DNA translation occurs.
D)DNA transcription occurs.
E)DNA is condensed to chromosomes.

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DNA ligase is an enzyme that catalyzes the formation of a phosphodiester bond between the 3' hydroxyl group of one DNA fragment and the 5' phosphate group of another DNA fragment, thereby joining two DNA fragments together.

What Is the Result of DNA Ligase's Action