Restriction Endonucleases Quiz

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What is the main function of restriction enzymes in bacteria?

  • Aiding in DNA replication
  • Regulating gene expression
  • Defending against viral infection (correct)
  • Assisting in protein synthesis

How many commonly used restriction enzymes have been identified?

  • 50
  • 150 (correct)
  • 3500
  • 500

What determines the size of restriction fragments produced by restriction enzymes?

  • The number of times a given restriction enzyme cuts the DNA (correct)
  • The temperature of the reaction
  • The concentration of the DNA sample
  • The type of bacteria producing the enzyme

How often will the enzyme AluI cut DNA if it recognizes the sequence AGCT?

<p>Every 256 base pairs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the specific nucleotide sequence recognized by a restriction enzyme called?

<p>Recognition sequence (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of restriction enzymes in bacteria?

<p>To defend against viral infection by degrading viral DNA (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many restriction enzymes are commonly used by researchers?

<p>About 150 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a restriction enzyme recognize on DNA?

<p>A specific nucleotide sequence (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the size of restriction fragments vary?

<p>Based on the number of times a given restriction enzyme cuts the DNA (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What determines the average distance between cuts for a restriction enzyme with a four-base recognition sequence?

<p>The number of base pairs in the recognition sequence (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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