Identify and State the Historical Significance of the Following

question 19

Short Answer

Identify and state the historical significance of the following:
-Sinclair Lewis

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Definitions:

Restriction Enzyme

A protein produced by bacteria that cleaves DNA at specific sites, widely used in molecular biology for DNA manipulation.

Reverse Transcriptase

An enzyme used by some viruses (including retroviruses like HIV) to transcribe their RNA into DNA, allowing them to integrate into the host genome.

DNA Ligase

A molecule that aids the merging of DNA segments by stimulating the creation of a phosphodiester connection.

Recombinant Plasmid

A DNA molecule engineered in vitro by joining genetic material from distinct sources, often used in genetic engineering.