Restriction is
A) a general host mechanism to prevent the invasion of foreign nucleic acid.
B) the viral process whereby the virus prevents other viruses from entering the cell.
C) a general host mechanism to prevent virus particles from further infective action.
D) the viral process whereby a host's DNA ceases normal functioning.

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Restriction refers to the host's defense mechanism against foreign nucleic acids, such as those from viruses, by cutting them with restriction enzymes.

Restriction Is