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Enzymes that cut the DNA at specific sit...

Enzymes that cut the DNA at specific sites are called_______________.

A

ligase

B

exonuclease

C

restriction endonuclease

D

primase

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The correct Answer is:
C
The enzyme that cuts the DNA at specific places is restriction endonuclease.
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    A
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    C
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    D
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