What Is the Function of a Restriction Enzyme in Genetic

question 44

Multiple Choice

What is the function of a restriction enzyme in genetic engineering?

• A)make millions of copies of a specific segment of DNA
• B)carry DNA into a new cell
• C)link together newly joined fragments of DNA
• D)cut DNA into many fragments
• E)separate fragments of DNA by their length and electrical charge

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Definitions:

Glucose

A simple sugar that is an important energy source in living organisms and is a component of many carbohydrates.

Electron Transfer Chain

A series of compounds that transfer electrons from electron donors to electron acceptors via redox reactions, and couples this electron transfer with the transfer of protons (H+ ions) across a membrane.

Reactant Glucose

A starting material in a chemical reaction, specifically glucose, which is a simple sugar that organisms use for energy.

ATP Molecules

Adenosine triphosphate molecules, which serve as the primary energy carrier in cells, powering various cellular processes.