The characterization of restriction endonucleases was a key step in the development of recombinant DNA technology. What is the function of these enzymes?
A) Synthesis of complementary strands of DNA from a DNA template
B) Synthesis of RNA from a DNA template
C) Ligation of two digested DNA strands
D) Cleavage of DNA at specific sequences

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Restriction endonucleases cleave DNA at specific sequences, which is important in recombinant DNA technology for cutting and manipulating DNA fragments.

The Characterization of Restriction Endonucleases Was a Key Step in the Development