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Bacteriophages are important for which of the following processes in organic chemistry?
A
Synthesis of alkanes
B
Catalysis of organic reactions
C
Genetic engineering and molecular cloning
D
Formation of covalent bonds
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Understand the role of bacteriophages: Bacteriophages are viruses that infect bacteria. They are not directly involved in traditional organic chemistry processes like synthesis of alkanes or catalysis of organic reactions.
Explore the concept of genetic engineering: Bacteriophages are used in genetic engineering and molecular cloning due to their ability to introduce genetic material into bacterial cells, which can be harnessed for various applications.
Consider molecular cloning: Molecular cloning involves the replication of DNA sequences, and bacteriophages can be used as vectors to carry and replicate these sequences within host cells.
Recognize the distinction from covalent bond formation: Covalent bond formation is a fundamental chemical process involving the sharing of electron pairs between atoms, which is not directly related to the function of bacteriophages.
Conclude the relevance: Bacteriophages are primarily important in the context of genetic engineering and molecular cloning, rather than traditional organic chemistry processes like synthesis or catalysis.
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