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What protein cuts DNA?

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It is DNA Helicase that breaks the Hydrogen Bonds, officially "cutting the DNA". Then DNA Polymerase adds complementary nucleotides to the split DNA molecules. Then DNA Ligase "scans" the DNA for any flaws in the sugar/Phosphate backbone.

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