What purpose do restriction enzymes play in bacterial cells?

a. Restriction enzymes prevent the overproduction of mRNA in the bacterial cell.
b. Restriction enzymes attack bacteriophage DNA when it enters the cell.
c. Restriction enzymes promote bonding of the RNA polymerase to the promoter.
d. Restriction enzymes limit the rate of bacterial replication.
e. Restriction enzymes connect Okazaki fragments.


b

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