Biology Biotechnology Principles and Processes Principles of Biotechnology and Restriction Enzymes Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 11, 2026

The discovery of molecular scissors-

A
1962
B
1972
C
1982
D
1992

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Restriction enzymes, known as molecular scissors, were discovered in the early 1970s. The first successful use in recombinant DNA technology was reported in 1972, marking the beginning of modern genetic engineering.

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