_____ Split(s) DNA into Specific Fragments

Question

_____ split(s) DNA into specific fragments.
A) Plasmids
B) Reverse transcriptase
C) Polymerase chain reaction
D) Dideoxy nucleotide based sequencing
E) Restriction enzymes

Accepted Answer

Restriction enzymes are specialized proteins that cut DNA at specific sequences, creating distinct fragments. These enzymes are widely used in molecular biology for cloning, DNA mapping, and genetic engineering.