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Biology Question on recombinant technology

The cutting of DNA at specific locations became possible with the discovery of

A

selectable markers

B

ligases

C

restriction enzymes

D

probes.

Answer

restriction enzymes

Explanation

Solution

Restriction enzymes recognise specific base sequences in a DNA molecule and cut its strands, e.g., Eeo R I cuts DNA strands in the base sequence GAATTC.