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JIPMER 2004
Exam
JIPMER
Year
2004
Subject
Zoology
Chapter
Biotechnology - Principles and Processes

JIPMER 2004 · Zoology · Biotechnology - Principles and Processes

Restriction enzymes are used in genetic engineering, because they

Restriction enzymes are used in genetic engineering, because they

Options

  1. Acan degrade harmful proteins
  2. Bcan join different DNA fragments
  3. Ccan cut DNA at specific base sequence
  4. Dare nucleases that cut DNA at variable sites

Correct answer

C. can cut DNA at specific base sequence

Step-by-step solution

Restriction enzyme are also known as molecular knifes or molecular scissors. They are isolated from bacteria. They recognize specific base sequence in DNA and cleave both strands of it
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