Multiple choice

What is used to cut the gene out of an organism?

  1. A special type of fat

  2. A special type of harmone

  3. A special type of cell

  4. A special type of enzyme
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Restriction enzymes, often called molecular scissors, are specialized proteins used to cut DNA at specific nucleotide sequences. This allows scientists to isolate and extract target genes from an organism's genome.

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