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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Most of the enzymes used as molecular scissors are known as restriction enzymes. What is the reason for this name?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

They are known as restriction enzymes because they are used in prokaryotes in a process called restriction. Restriction protects the cell from viruses.

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