Enzymes used in genetic engineering to cleave DNA are called
A)restriction enzymes.
B)ligases.
C)hydrolases.
D)lyases.
E)synthases.

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Restriction enzymes recognize specific sequences of DNA and cut them at specific points, making them the enzymes used in genetic engineering to cleave DNA. Ligases are used to join two pieces of DNA together, hydrolases break down molecules using water, lyases cleave bonds without using water, and synthases create new molecules.

Enzymes Used in Genetic Engineering to Cleave DNA Are Called