The term “molecular scissors” generally refers to

DNA polymerases

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RNA polymerases

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Restriction endonucleases

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DNA ligase

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The correct option is C Restriction endonucleases
Restriction endonucleases are also referred to as molecular scissors. They help scientists cut DNA sequences at a particular point.

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