The Sassanid Persians

question 12

Multiple Choice

The Sassanid Persians

• A)made a pact with the emperor Valerian that saved Rome's eastern provinces.
• B)were defeated by the Parthians.
• C)were peaceful nomads who posed no threat to Rome.
• D)overran the eastern provinces and captured Emperor Valerian.
• E)destroyed the caravan city of Palmyra, seriously hurting Roman trade.

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Definitions:

Restriction Enzymes

Restriction enzymes are proteins that cut DNA at specific nucleotide sequences, used in molecular biology for DNA manipulation and analysis.

Single-Stranded Ends

The ends of DNA or RNA molecules that are not paired with a complementary sequence in double-stranded structures.

Methylate

The process of adding a methyl group to a molecule, often affecting the function or properties of the molecule.

Restriction Enzymes

Proteins produced by bacteria that cut DNA at specific sequences, widely used in molecular biology for DNA manipulation and cloning.