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What is the role of restriction enzymes

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The main role of restriction enzymes is to slice double or single stranded DNA at specific sites, also known as restriction sites. These sites are found in bacteria that develop and evolve to have an immunity against viruses.

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A restriction enzyme is a protein that recognizes a specific, short nucleotide sequence and cuts the DNA only at that specific site.

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