restriction enzyme


nounBiochemistry.
  1. any of a group of enzymes that catalyze the cleavage of DNA molecules at specific sites: used for gene splicing in recombinant DNA technology and for chromosome mapping.

Origin of restriction enzyme

1
First recorded in 1960–65

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restriction enzyme

noun
  1. any of several enzymes produced by bacteria as a defence against viral infection and commonly used to cut DNA for genetic manipulation or diagnosis

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