Question is ⇒ What is the normal role of restriction endonucleases in bacterial cells?, Options are ⇒ (A) To degrade the bacterial chromosome into small pieces during replication, (B) To degrade invading phage DNA, (C) To produce RNA primers for replication, (D) All of the above, (E) , Leave your comments or Download question paper.

Question is ⇒ What is the normal role of restriction endonucleases in bacterial cells?, Options are ⇒ (A) To degrade the bacterial chromosome into small pieces during replication, (B) To degrade invading phage DNA, (C) To produce RNA primers for replication, (D) All of the above, (E) , Leave your comments or Download question paper. Previous question Next question


Q1.	What is the normal role of restriction endonucleases in bacterial cells?
A.	To degrade the bacterial chromosome into small pieces during replication [Wrong Answer]
B.	To degrade invading phage DNA [Correct Answer]
C.	To produce RNA primers for replication [Wrong Answer]
D.	All of the above [Wrong Answer]
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