Naturally occurring enzymes that chop DNA into small fragments are called ________________________.

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Restriction endonucleases are enzymes that can cut DNA at specific sequences, resulting in small fragments that can be used for various molecular biology applications, such as DNA sequencing and genetic engineering. They are naturally occurring in bacteria as a defense mechanism against invading foreign DNA, but have been widely adopted and modified for use in the laboratory. A, B, and C are not accurate descriptions of these enzymes.

Naturally Occurring Enzymes That Chop DNA into Small Fragments Are