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ISBN: 9780134608242

Author: BAUMAN

Publisher: PEARSON

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In biochemistry, enzymes are proteins that act as biological catalysts. Catalysis is the addition of a catalyst to a chemical reaction to speed up the pace of the reaction. Catalysis can be categorized as either homogeneous or heterogeneous, depending on…

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Chapter 8, Problem 1CT

Examine the restriction sites listed in Table 8.1 on p. 240. Which restriction enzymes produce restriction fragments with sticky ends? Which produce fragments with blunt ends?

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Examine the restriction sites listed in Table 8.1 on p. 240. Which restriction enzymes produce restriction fragments with sticky ends? Which produce fragments with blunt ends?

Solution Summary: The author explains that restriction enzymes recognize and cut DNA nucleotide sequences at specific sites. They are classified into two groups based on their types of cuts (sticky or blunt ends).

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