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Discovery of Restriction Enzyme

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What is the function of restriction endonuclease?

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Restriction endonuclease:
Restriction endonuclease is also named a restriction enzyme.
It is a protein produced by bacteria.
Its function is to cleave the foreign DNA and protect it from infection.
It cuts the DNA into specific sequences and is widely used in genetic engineering.

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