Which Type of Enzyme Is Important in DNA Fingerprinting

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which type of enzyme is important in DNA fingerprinting?

• A) helicases
• B) ligases
• C) proteases
• D) restriction enzymes

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Definitions:

Degrees of Freedom

refers to the number of independent values in a statistical calculation that can vary without violating any given constraints.

Test Statistics

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Chi-Squared Value

The result of a calculation that measures how expectations compare to actual observed data, crucial in chi-squared tests for independence or goodness-of-fit.

Chi-Squared Test Statistic

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