Bacteria protect their own DNA from restriction enzyme damage by adding ________ groups to certain nucleotides.
A)methyl
B)hydroxyl
C)phosphate
D)amino
E)carboxyl

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Bacteria protect their own DNA from restriction enzyme damage by adding methyl groups to certain nucleotides through the process of methylation. This modification prevents the restriction enzymes from recognizing and cutting the DNA at those specific sites.

Bacteria Protect Their Own DNA from Restriction Enzyme Damage by Adding