What is the function of restriction endonucleases?
- AThey are used to degrade $DNA$ in mammalian cells when the cell dies.
- BThey are used in genetic engineering to join two $DNA$ molecules.
- CThey are used for the synthesis of $DNA$ in the laboratory.
- DThey are synthesized by bacteria as part of their defense mechanism.
Explore More
Similar Questions
Which enzyme is responsible for joining the foreign $DNA$ fragment with the plasmid?
Easy
View SolutionExplain restriction enzymes and their nomenclature.
Medium
View SolutionWhen foreign $DNA$ and a plasmid are cut by the same restriction endonuclease,which enzyme is used to join them to form a recombinant plasmid?
MediumNEET 2016
View SolutionThe thermostable enzymes $Taq$ and $Pfu$ are isolated from thermophilic bacteria,which are used as:
Easy
View Solution$EcoRI$ is a restriction endonuclease. What does the part "co" represent?
Easy
View SolutionVedclass Products
For Students
Vedclass Test Series
Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.
Start Free TrialFor Teachers
Exam Paper Generator
Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.
Try FreeFor Institutes
Online Exam Module
Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.
See Demo