Bacterial cells protect their own DNA from restriction enzymes (endonucleases) by _____

A) adding methyl groups to adenines and cytosines
B) using DNA ligase to seal the bacterial DNA into a closed circle
C) adding histones to protect the double-stranded DNA
D) forming "sticky ends" of bacterial DNA to prevent the enzyme (endonuclease) from attaching


A

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