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Restriction Enzyme.
Restriction Enzyme - as a noun
Any of the enzymes that cut nucleic acid at specific restriction sites and produce restriction fragments; obtained from bacteria (where they cripple viral invaders); used in recombinant dna technology
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
restriction endonucleaserestriction nucleaseExample Sentences
"The restriction enzyme EcoRI is commonly used in molecular biology research."
"Scientists often use restriction enzymes to create DNA fragments with sticky ends."
"The restriction enzyme BamHI recognizes the DNA sequence GGATCC."
"In DNA cloning, restriction enzymes play a crucial role in inserting foreign DNA into a vector."
"The action of restriction enzymes can be inhibited by certain modification enzymes."
