Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Biology

Chapter

Biotechnology -Principles and Processes

Question:
Which among the following is known as molecular scissors?
Options:
DNA polymerase .
Restriction enzymes .
Ribonuclease
All of these .
Correct Answer:
Restriction enzymes .
Explanation:
The cutting of DNA at specific locations became possible with the discovery of the so-called ‘molecular scissors’– restriction enzymes.