What is the function of the Single Strand Binding Proteins (SSB. during DNA replication?
O to add new nucleotides to each strand of DNA
O to seal up the new nucleotides (Okasaki fragments) into long continuous strands
O to bind temporarily to each strand of DNA and keep them separated during replication
O to break the hydrogen bonds holding the two DNA strands together
Once helicase separates the strands by breaking the bonds between them, there's still some sort of attraction between the two strands. This is were the SSB's come in. They help to keep the strands apart, preventing them from coming back together.
