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KCET · BIOLOGY · STD 12 - 9. Biotechnology: Principles and Processes

Restriction endonucleases are isolated from some bacteria. Their role in bacteria is

  1. A defence against virus
  2. B synthesis of proteins
  3. C act as genetic material
  4. D help in reproduction
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(A) defence against virus

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(A) defence against virus,
Restriction enzyme also called restriction endonuclease, a protein produced by bacteria that cleaves DNA at specific sites along the molecule.