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What do restriction enzymes do to DNA?

Answer: Cut DNA.

  • A Cut DNA
  • B the join DNA ends
  • C only copy DNA
  • D a seal DNA gaps

Correct answer: A. Cut DNA

Explanation: Restriction enzymes cut DNA at specific sites.

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Recombinant DNA technology: a gene of interest and plasmid are cut by the same restriction enzyme, ligated into a recombinant plasmid, and introduced into a host cell.

Concept context

Recombinant DNA, GMOs, PCR, CRISPR, and biotechnology applications. Growing importance in NEET.

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