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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 repikation other than . DNA polymerase ana ligase are listed below with their functions
(i) Helicase - Opens the helix
(ii) Topoisomerases ------ Removes the tension caused due to unwinding
(iii) DNA Ugase - Joins the cut DNA strands
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