What Type of Topoisomerase Can Introduce Supercoils

Question

What type of topoisomerase can introduce supercoils?
A) type I
B) type II
C) type III
D) type IV
E) All topoisomerase can introduce supercoils.

Accepted Answer

Type II topoisomerases, such as DNA gyrase found in bacteria, have the unique ability to introduce negative supercoils into DNA, which is crucial for DNA condensation and replication.