What is the normal role of restriction endonucleases in bacterial cells?

To degrade the bacterial chromosome into small pieces during replication

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To degrade invading phage DNA

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To produce RNA primers for replication

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All of the above

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The correct option is B
To degrade invading phage DNA

In bacteria, restriction enzymes function to defend the cell against invading viral bacteriophage.(virus)

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