What do restriction enzymes do?
A)restrict enzyme activity
B)regulate the type of DNA allowed into a bacterial cell
C)catalyze the manufacture of DNA
D)limit enzyme growth

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Restriction enzymes, also known as restriction endonucleases, are enzymes that cut DNA at specific sequences. They are a defense mechanism in bacteria to degrade foreign DNA from viruses or other sources, effectively regulating the type of DNA allowed into a bacterial cell.

What Do Restriction Enzymes Do