Restriction enzymes cut double-stranded DNA at a specific base sequence ____.
A) between genes
B) and produce fragments of four to eight base pairs in length
C) between bacterial and viral DNAs
D) between purines and pyrimidines
E) between promoter and operator DNA sequences

Question

Restriction enzymes cut double-stranded DNA at a specific base sequence ____.
A) ​between genes
B) ​and produce fragments of four to eight base pairs in length
C) ​between bacterial and viral DNAs
D) ​between purines and pyrimidines
E) ​between promoter and operator DNA sequences

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Restriction enzymes recognize specific sequences in DNA and cut at or near these sites, producing fragments that are typically four to eight base pairs in length.

Restriction Enzymes Cut Double-Stranded DNA at a Specific Base Sequence