Restriction Enzymes Are Invaluable Tools in Gene Cloning Because

question 40

Multiple Choice

Restriction enzymes are invaluable tools in gene cloning because

• A)they cut both strands of DNA at specific sites
• B)they replicate the gene of interest
• C)they can produce sticky ends so DNA from different sources can be joined together
• D)they cut at specific sites within the DNA and produce sticky ends allowing DNA from different sources to be joined together
• E)they replicate the DNA of interest,they cut at specific sites within the DNA,and produce sticky ends allowing DNA from different sources to be joined together

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