Restriction endonucleases function by:
A) Linking 2 pieces of DNA from different sources.
B) Adding a phosphate group onto one end of the DNA.
C) Cutting the DNA at specific nucleotide sequences.
D) Breaking the DNA randomly to create fragments of manageable size.

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Restriction endonucleases are enzymes that recognize specific nucleotide sequences in DNA and cut the DNA at or near these sites. This property is widely used in molecular biology for various applications, including cloning and DNA analysis.

Restriction Endonucleases Function By