What Is Ligase?. Part of the series: Human Physiology. Ligase is an enzyme and the glue that holds large molecules together, which is important for DNA repair and replication. Discover what ligase has to do with genetically-modified foods with information from a science teacher in this free video on physiology and the human body.
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