wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

why are DNA fragments cut into small parts?

Open in App
Solution

DNA or large DNA fragments are cut into small parts using Restriction endonuclease enzymes. They are cut into small parts for various purposes such as to clone a gene fragment into a vector, for DNA finger printing(to find out the criminal by matching DNA collected from the site,etc), for genome study, etc.


flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
DNA FingerPrinting
BIOLOGY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon