Zoology-Recombinant DNA

NEET Zoology Recombinant DNA MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-fact-Hard-Class 12

What type of enzyme is responsible for making cuts at specific positions within DNA during the recombinant DNA technology process?

A

Endonuclease

B

Exonuclease

C

Ligase

D

Polymerase

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

Endonucleases are the enzymes that make cuts at specific positions within the DNA, as mentioned in the NCERT context. In contrast, exonucleases remove nucleotides from the ends, while ligase and polymerase have different functions in DNA manipulation.

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