The discovery of ____ allowed researchers to cut chromosomes into manageable-sized DNA fragments.
A) single-nucleotide polymorphisms
B) restriction enzymes
C) DNA assembly enzymes
D) fragment-length polymorphisms
E) receptor proteins

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Restriction enzymes are proteins that cut DNA at specific sequences, allowing scientists to break down chromosomes into smaller, more manageable pieces for study and manipulation. This discovery was crucial for the development of genetic engineering and molecular biology.

The Discovery of ____ Allowed Researchers to Cut Chromosomes into Manageable-Sized