NEET AIPMT SOLVED PAPER SCREENING 2006

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                    Restriction endonuclease:                                                                                                                          

    A)                  cuts the DNA molecule randomly           

    B)                  cuts the DNA molecule at specific sites

    C)                  restricts the synthesis of DNA inside the nucleus

    D)                  synthesizes DNA

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

                    Restriction endonuclease is a type of enzyme that can cleave molecules of DNA at a particular site called Restriction site having palindronic sequence. These enzymes are produced by many bacteria and protect the cell by cleaving and destroying the DNA of invading viruses. Now a days, restriction enzymes are widely used in the techniques of genetic engineering.


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