Manipulation of DNA in genetic engineering became possible due to the discovery of
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Isolation of restriction endonucleases by Nathans and Smith (1970) made it possible to cut DNA at specific sites. Restriction enzyme can cut both strains of DNA when foreign nucleotides are introduced in the cell. They cleave DNA to generate a nick with a 
phosphoryl and 
hydroxyl terminus
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