In bacteria, restriction enzymes function to ____.
A) identify sequences of interest in a DNA library
B) produce human proteins
C) provide antibiotic resistance
D) chop up invading viral DNA
E) make the cells vulnerable to viruses

Question

In bacteria, restriction enzymes function to ____.​
A) identify sequences of interest in a DNA library​
B) produce human proteins​
C) ​provide antibiotic resistance
D) ​chop up invading viral DNA
E) ​make the cells vulnerable to viruses

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Restriction enzymes in bacteria serve as a defense mechanism by recognizing and cutting up foreign DNA, such as that from invading viruses, thereby protecting the bacterial cell from viral infection.

In Bacteria, Restriction Enzymes Function to ____.​

In Bacteria, Restriction Enzymes Function to ____.