Research Scientists Are Trying to Clone a Gene

question 18

Multiple Choice

Research scientists are trying to clone a gene.In order to accomplish this task they join two pieces of DNA.Which class of the enzymes below might accomplish this task?

• A)oxidoreductase
• B)ligase
• C)hydrolase
• D)isomerase
• E)lyase

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Definitions:

Categorical Data

A type of data that can be divided into groups or categories that are mutually exclusive and without any natural order.

Classification

The process of grouping things based on shared qualities or characteristics.

Nominal Data

Nominal data is a type of categorical data where values or categories cannot be logically ordered or ranked. The data represent labels or names that identify categories of similar items without implying hierarchy.

Arbitrary

Based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.