Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (14th Edition)

Published by Brooks/Cole Publishing Co.
ISBN 10: 1305073959
ISBN 13: 978-1-30507-395-1

Chapter 15 - Self-Quiz - Page 248: 1

Answer

c. restriction enzymes

Work Step by Step

Restriction enzymes recognize a specific sequence of nucleotides and cut the DNA at these points. The enzyme cuts the DNA, leaving a single-strand tailed. This tail later can bind to another DNA fragment, regardless of where this DNA fragment came from.
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