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Which enzyme is used for the separation ...

Which enzyme is used for the separation of genetic material
Or
"Molecular scissors" used in genetic engineering is

A

Ligase

B

Restriction endonuclease

C

Hydrolase

D

Amylase

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B
A specific restriction endonuclease enzyme is used to a cutting of specific part of DNA strand.Therefore they are also known as molecular scissors or biological scissors.
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