Restriction Enzymes

question 34

Multiple Choice

Restriction enzymes

• A) cut only single-stranded DNA molecules.
• B) can cut randomly along a double-stranded DNA molecule.
• C) cut DNA molecules at specific sites.
• D) cut only single-stranded RNA molecules.
• E) function in DNA replication.

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Definitions:

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