Genetics: A Conceptual Approach
Genetics: A Conceptual Approach
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ISBN: 9781319050962
Author: Benjamin A. Pierce
Publisher: W. H. Freeman
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Chapter 19.2, Problem 3COQ
Summary Introduction

To determine:

The role of restriction enzymes in bacteria.

Introduction:

Restriction enzymes are the proteins or enzymes which recognize specific, short nucleotide sequences and cut the DNA only at specific site, called as the restriction site. Restriction enzymes are of four types namely I, II, III, and IV. They are also known by the name of restriction endonucleases. They are obtained from bacteria and archaeans.

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The way by which bacteria protect their DNA from restriction enzyme.

Introduction:

Restriction enzymes are the enzymes obtained from bacteria. Their main role in bacteria is to defend themselves from viruses. In molecular biology, its main function is to cut DNA at restriction site.

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