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The enzyme also known as genetic scissors is

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Ligase
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Restriction endonuclease
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Maltase
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Trypsin
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Solution

The correct option is B Restriction endonuclease
The basis of genetic engineering is the discovery of the fact that
genes can be cut and joined. Enzymes are used for this. The enzyme Restriction endonuclease is used for this purpose. This enzyme is known as 'genetic scissors'.

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