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Restriction endonucleases

A

Are used in genetic engineering

B

Are used for in vitro DNA synthesis

C

Are synthesised by bacteria as part of their defense mechanism

D

Are present in mammalian cells for degradation of DNA when the cell dies

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C
Restriction endonucleases cleaves the DNA into fragments as or near specific recognition sites. These enzyme are found in bacteria and provide a defense mechanism sgainst the DNA of invading viruses.
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