The DNase enzyme can be used in assays to identify regions of DNA that are
A) unable to undergo transcription.
B) associated with DNA polymerase.
C) unable to undergo replication.
D) of the Z-DNA form.
E) free of associated proteins.

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DNase enzymes cleave DNA that is not protected by associated proteins (such as histones), leaving behind DNA that is bound to proteins. Therefore, DNase assays can identify regions of DNA that are free of associated proteins.

The DNase Enzyme Can Be Used in Assays to Identify