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The usual source of restriction endonucleases used in gene cloning is from

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fungi

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bacteria

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plants

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viruses

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The correct option is B bacteria
Bacterial species are the major source of commercial restriction endonucleases. Restriction endonucleases can cleave the DNA at specific sites and so they are used in gene cloning.

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