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Biology Biotechnology Principles and Processes Principles of Biotechnology and Restriction Enzymes Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 21, 2026

Which of the following enzyme is known as molecular scissors?

A
Ligase
B
DNA polymerase
C
Restriction enzyme
D
Helicase

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C

Restriction enzymes are called molecular scissors because they cut DNA at specific recognition sequences, which is essential in recombinant DNA technology.

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