Restriction endonucleases are produced by:
Correct answer: C. Bacteria
- A. Fungi
- B. Algae
- C. Bacteria
- D. Viruses
Explanation
Restriction endonucleases are also called restriction enzymes. They are naturally found in bacteria where they serve a host-defense role. (NBF page:254)Thus option C is the correct option.
Last updated
About Biotechnology and Health Care
Biotechnology applies genetic engineering, cell culture and recombinant DNA methods to medicine and public health. The material includes production of insulin, vaccines and antibiotics, diagnostic techniques, gene therapy, genetically modified organisms and the ethical concerns surrounding manipulation of human genes.
Practise Biotechnology
731 free Biotechnology MCQs from Biology, each with the correct answer and an explanation. Unlimited attempts, no account needed.
Exams that ask Biology questions like this
Biology is on 6 papers prepared for on TestUstad, and all of them draw the same bank, so this question is worth knowing for every one of them.
Related questions
2. Which one of the following organisms can serve as a biofertilizer for rice crop?
A cloned baby sheep "Dolly" was attributed to
A cloned baby sheep Dolly was identical to the parent that:
A crop engineered for herbicide tolerance allows farmers to
A cross between dissimilar individuals to bring together their best characteristics is called