A Restriction Enzyme Functions to

question 57

Multiple Choice

A restriction enzyme functions to

• A)prevent the DNA from leaving the nucleus.
• B)limit the number of replications a DNA molecule can achieve.
• C)cut a large DNA double helix into smaller fragments.
• D)stop the elongation step of protein synthesis.
• E)eliminate a virus from a cell.

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Definitions:

Epithelial Tissue

A type of body tissue that lines the cavities and surfaces of structures throughout the body, serving as a barrier and protective layer.

Connective Tissue

Bodily tissue whose function is to uphold, link, or demarcate distinct tissues and organs.

Less Elastic

Referring to materials or tissues that have a decreased ability to resume their normal shape after being stretched or compressed.

Older Adults

Individuals in a later stage of life, often categorized as being aged 65 years and older, experiencing various physiological and social changes.