In genetic engineering, restriction enzymes are used for cutting
A
Any DNA fragment
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B
Viral DNA
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C
Bacterial DNA only
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D
Eukaryotic DNA
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Solution
The correct option is A Any DNA fragment Restriction endonucleases
Restriction endonucleases are the enzymes which cleave the DNA by digesting phosphodiester bonds at the specific sequences within the DNA. Examples include EcoR I.
These enzymes can cleave any DNA molecules like bacterial, viral or eukaryotic DNA.