In Nature, the Function of a Restriction Enzyme Is to

question 24

Multiple Choice

In nature, the function of a restriction enzyme is to

• A)connect DNA fragments after replication.
• B)protect bacteria from invading foreign DNA.
• C)speed up the rate at which bacteria can metabolize their energy sources.
• D)make numerous copies of a given gene.

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