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Biology · Unit 4 · Genetics and heredity · Genetics and heredity

Describe the process of making recombinant DNA, including the role of restriction enzymes, plasmids and DNA ligase.

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A student is producing recombinant DNA using a bacterial plasmid and a human insulin gene. The student uses restriction enzyme EcoRI to cut both the plasmid and the human DNA. Describe the role of restriction enzymes and DNA ligase in this process.

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Which statement best describes a key step in the recombinant DNA production process?

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