Restriction Enzymes Were Originally Isolated from Bacteria Who Used Them

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Essay

Restriction enzymes were originally isolated from bacteria who used them to protect themselves from viruses.How might a restriction enzyme defeat a virus?

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The amount paid for an insurance policy or the amount by which a bond or stock sells above its par value.

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A method of calculating equal amortization payments over an asset's useful life or a loan's term.

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