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Name a few enzymes involed in DNA replication other then DNA polymerase and ligase. Name the Key function for each of them.

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The enzymes involved in DNA replication other then DNA polymerase and ligase are listed below with their functions.
(i)Helicase-Opens the helix
(ii) Topoisomerases- Removes the super coiling of DNA
(iii) Primase-Synthesises RNA primer
(iv) Telomerase-To synthesis the DNA of telomeric end of chromosomes.
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