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What is the natural function of restriction enzymes in bacteria?

Correct answer A. Destroying the DNA of invading bacteriophages

Explanation

Restriction enzymes cut foreign viral DNA entering the cell. The bacterium protects its own DNA by methylating bases within the recognition sites.

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