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What is the function of a restriction enzyme in recombinant technology?

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Cut DNA into many fragments

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Link together newly joined fragments of DNA

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Make millions of copies of a specific segment of DNA

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Separate fragments of DNA by their length and electrical charges

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Solution

The correct option is B Cut DNA into many fragments
Restriction enzymes are DNA-cutting enzymes. Each enzyme recognizes one or a few target sequences and cuts DNA at or near those sequences. They are also called molecular scissors.
So, the correct option is 'Cut DNA into many fragments'.

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