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The Basis of DNA Technology

Question 8 • Biology_A_IC

Which is the role of restriction enzymes?

Answer
A
to isolate the selected gene
B
to cut DNA into fragments of different lengths
C
to move and separate the strands of DNA
D
to join the sticky ends of DNA fragments

Explanation

Restriction enzymes recognize particular DNA sequences and cut the DNA at or near those sites. Because their recognition sites occur at different positions, the cuts produce DNA fragments of different lengths. Therefore, the correct choice is “to cut DNA into fragments of different lengths.”

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