Why Do Bacteria Produce Restriction Enzymes

question 11

Multiple Choice

Why do bacteria produce restriction enzymes?

• A)They are important in DNA replication.
• B)They are involved in the identification of the bacterium's DNA.
• C)They are involved in defense against viruses.
• D)They serve no function in bacteria and are just used as a molecular tool by scientists.

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Definitions:

Compounded Quarterly

Compounded quarterly refers to the method of calculating interest where it is added to the principal sum four times a year, resulting in an increase in the amount over time due to the compounding effect.

Monthly Deposit

A fixed sum of money placed into an account at regular monthly intervals.

Interest

The cost of borrowing money or the return on invested capital, typically expressed as a percentage over a period of time.

Compounded Quarterly

Interest added to the principal of a deposit or loan so that the added interest also earns interest from then on. This compounding occurs four times a year.