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What is the main function of restriction endonucleases?
What is the main function of restriction endonucleases?
- To cut or degrade nucleic acids (correct)
- To repair damaged DNA
- To regulate gene expression
- To synthesize new DNA strands
Where are restriction endonucleases found?
Where are restriction endonucleases found?
- In neither bacteria nor human cells
- Only in bacteria (correct)
- In both bacteria and human cells
- Only in human cells
What is the role of EcoR1 in genetic engineering?
What is the role of EcoR1 in genetic engineering?
- To cut DNA at specific sequences (correct)
- To facilitate protein synthesis
- To repair damaged DNA
- To synthesize RNA strands
What is the purpose of using restriction endonucleases in cloning?
What is the purpose of using restriction endonucleases in cloning?
What is the significance of the term 'restriction' in restriction endonucleases?
What is the significance of the term 'restriction' in restriction endonucleases?
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