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The ‘molecular scissors’ fall in the category of:
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Restriction enzymes revolutionized molecular biology, enabling precise DNA manipulation for research and therapeutic purposes.
CBSE Class XII - 2024
CBSE Class XII
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Jan 13, 2026
Cleaving enzyme
Endonuclease
Exonuclease
Restriction enzymes
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D
Solution and Explanation
Restriction enzymes, termed molecular scissors, cleave DNA at precise recognition sites. These enzymes are integral to genetic engineering and molecular biology, facilitating processes such as cloning and gene editing.
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