Human Biology (MindTap Course List)
Human Biology (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781305112100
Author: Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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To explain: Restriction enzymes.

Introduction: Enzymes are biocatalysts. They alter the speed of the chemical reaction. They are also involved in replication, transcription, and other processes. Restriction enzymes are a unique type of enzymes that are exploited in biotechnology for a variety of purposes.

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Ch. 21 - Why is DNA replication called semiconservative?Ch. 21 - Prob. 2RQCh. 21 - Prob. 3RQCh. 21 - How does RNA differ from DNA?Ch. 21 - Prob. 5RQCh. 21 - Prob. 6RQCh. 21 - Prob. 7RQCh. 21 - Prob. 8RQCh. 21 - Prob. 9RQCh. 21 - Prob. 1SQ
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