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defined:
Enzymes that recognize a specific sequence of double-stranded DNA and cut the DNA at that site. Restriction enzymes are often referred to as molecular scissors.
explained:
Listen to a detailed explanation. Dr. Richard Morgan, formerly of the National Human Genome Research Institute's Clinical Gene Therapy Branch, defines restriction enzymes.
relatedterms:
deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), enzyme
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