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Helicase

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025

Definition

Helicase is an enzyme that unwinds the double helix of a DNA molecule, separating it into two single-stranded molecules during replication.