The "natural" use of restriction enzymes by bacteria is to ____.
A)integrate viral DNA
B)destroy viral DNA
C)repair "sticky ends"
D)copy the bacterial genes
E)clone DNA

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Restriction enzymes are produced by bacteria as a defense mechanism against viral DNA. These enzymes can recognize and cut specific sequences of DNA in the viral genome, ultimately destroying it.

The "Natural" Use of Restriction Enzymes by Bacteria Is to ____