Most restriction enzymes (RE's) were isolated from bacteria. Since these bacteria require an intact (i.e. undigested) genome in order to survive, what mechanism protects the genomic DNA of bacteria from digestion by their own restriction enzymes?

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Most restriction enzymes (RE's) were isolated from bacteria. Since these bacteria require an intact (i.e.
undigested) genome in order to survive, what mechanism protects the genomic DNA of bacteria from digestion by
their own restriction enzymes?
Transcribed Image Text:2. Most restriction enzymes (RE's) were isolated from bacteria. Since these bacteria require an intact (i.e. undigested) genome in order to survive, what mechanism protects the genomic DNA of bacteria from digestion by their own restriction enzymes?
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