What Role Does Lysozyme Play When Isolating DNA

question 32

Multiple Choice

What role does lysozyme play when isolating DNA?

• A) dissolves the cell membranes
• B) degrades the peptidoglycan cell wall
• C) precipitates the proteins in a high-salt solution
• D) elutes DNA from the DNA-binding column
• E) performs alcohol precipitation of DNA

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Definitions:

Y Chromosome

A sex chromosome that is typically present in male organisms, contributing to male sex determination and related characteristics.

Chromosomes

Threadlike structures made of DNA molecules that carry genetic information in the form of genes.

X Chromosome

One of the two sex chromosomes, X and Y, with the X chromosome carrying a significant number of genes essential for many bodily functions and characteristics.

Genetic Inheritance

The transmission of genetic information from parents to their offspring through genes.