What Is the Function of Naturally Occurring Restriction Enzymes in Bacterial

question 9

Multiple Choice

What is the function of naturally occurring restriction enzymes in bacterial cells?

• A) They are used during DNA replication in the bacterial cell.
• B) They are used to degrade the bacterial cell's DNA.
• C) Restriction enzymes recognize and cleave DNA molecules that are foreign to the bacterial cell.
• D) These enzymes are used to attach pieces of DNA into an opening created by ligase enzymes.

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