An enzyme that cleaves a DNA duplex molecule, at a particular base sequence, usually within or near a palindromic sequence, is called:
Correct answer: C. Restriction endonuclease
- A. Polymerase
- B. Helicase
- C. Restriction endonuclease
- D. Ligase
Explanation
The definition is on glossary page IX of textbook of biology part II.
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