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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? Need help please!!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

restriction enzymes cut DNA at specific regions.

OpenStudy (abb0t):

because they cut at what is known as "restriction sites". A specific sequence of nucleotides.

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