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Name a few enzymes involved in DNA replication other than DNA polymerase and ligase. Name the key functions for each of them.

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The enzymes involved in DNA replication other than DNA polymerase and ligase are listed below with their functions
(i) Helicase - opens up the double-stranded helix
(ii) Topoisomerases - remove the tension caused due to unwinding of helix
(iii) DNA ligase - joins the cut DNA strands
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