Question

What is the function of restriction enzymes?

A)joins nucleotides during transcription
B)adds new nucleotides to the growing strand of DNA
C)joins nucleotides during replication
D)repairs breaks in sugar-phosphate backbones
E)cuts nucleic acids at specific sites

Answer 1

Bacteria that cut DNA molecules at specific sequences.

Step-by-step explanation:

In other words: E. Cuts nucleic acids at specific sites.