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Restriction endonucleases

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synthesizes DNA

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cuts the DNA molecule randomly

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cuts the DNA molecule at specific sites

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restricts the synthesis of DNA inside the nucleus

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The correct option is C cuts the DNA molecule at specific sites
Restriction endonucleases are enzymes that recognize specific nucleotide sequences in the DNA called restriction sites. It then cleaves both strands of DNA at these sites.

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