Question

The restriction enzymes used as molecular scissors are type of ______.

Options

• ligases

• nucleases

• protease

• carboxylases

Answer 1

The restriction enzymes used as molecular scissors are type of nucleases.

Explanation:

Restriction enzymes are “molecular scissors” that cut DNA. Nucleases are enzymes that cut or degrade nucleic acids, such as DNA and RNA. Restriction enzymes are endonucleases because they cut at specified locations within the DNA strand.