Term Name: DNA ligase activity
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Definition: Catalysis of the formation of a phosphodiester bond between the 3'-hydroxyl group at the end of one DNA chain and the 5'-phosphate group at the end of another. This reaction requires an energy source such as ATP or NAD+.
Ontology: GO: Molecular Function [GO:0003909]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
is a type of: catalytic activity, acting on DNA ligase activity, forming phosphoric ester bonds
has subtype: DNA ligase (ATP) activity DNA ligase (NAD+) activity