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The restriction endonuclease enzymes cut the DNA strands at specific sequences known as ______.

A

recognition sequences

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B

identification sequences

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C

cutting sequences

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D

enzyme sequences

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Solution

The correct option is A recognition sequences
Restriction endonuclease enzymes cut the DNA strands from within and at specific sites. These sites are known as recognition sequences. Every restriction endonuclease has a specific sequence and cuts the DNA wherever the sequence is encountered.

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