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1. (n.) restriction enzyme
any of a group of enzymes that are capable of cutting DNA at specific sites along its strand.
Etymology: (1960–65)
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1. (noun) restriction endonuclease, restriction nuclease, restriction enzyme
any of the enzymes that cut nucleic acid at specific restriction sites and produce restriction fragments; obtained from bacteria (where they cripple viral invaders); used in recombinant DNA technology
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