Asked in FBISE Biology 2023 — Paper 1 2023Moderate

Restriction endonucleases can be used in Genetic Engineering to

Correct answer: B. Cut plasmid DNA

  • A. Produce cDNA
  • B. Cut plasmid DNA
  • C. Join DNA at sticky ends
  • D. Clone DNA

Explanation

In genetic engineering, restriction enzymes are used for cutting DNA fragments. A restriction enzyme (or restriction endonuclease) is an enzyme that cuts any DNA at or near specific recognition nucleotide sequences (known as restriction sites).

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