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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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(i) Primase: Takes part in synthesis of RNA primer.
(ii) Helicase: Carnes separation of DNA strands by breaking hydrogen bonds.
(iii) Topoisomerase: Responsible for unwinding, cutting and resealing of DNA strands.
(iv) Gyrase: Relaxes supercoiling
(v) Telomerase: Takes part in synthesis of telomeric end.
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