Enzymes Used to Cut Genes in Recombinant DNA Research Are

question 32

Multiple Choice

Enzymes used to cut genes in recombinant DNA research are known as ____.  

• A) ligases
• B) restriction enzymes
• C) transcriptases
• D) DNA polymerases
• E) replicases

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Definitions:

Activation Energy

The minimum amount of energy required to initiate a chemical reaction or the energy barrier to the reaction's progress.

Reaction-Energy Diagram

A graphical representation showing the energy of a system as reactants transform into products during a chemical reaction, usually highlighting energy barriers and stable intermediates.

Rate-Limiting

Describes the slowest step in a chemical reaction pathway or process, which determines the overall reaction rate.

Exothermic

A chemical reaction that releases energy by light or heat.