Biotechnology- Principles and Processes Question 35

35. Restriction endonucleases are enzymes which

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(a) make cuts at specific positions within the DNA molecule

(b) recognize a specific nucleotide sequence for binding of DNA ligase

(c) restrict the action of the enzyme DNA polymerase

(d) remove nucleotides from the ends of the DNA molecule

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Answer : a

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(a) Restriction endonucleases are enzymes that makes cuts at specific positions within the DNA molecule. They acts as molecular scissors. They recognise specific base sequence at palindrome sites in DNA duplex and cut its strands.