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restriction endonuclease

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restriction enzyme  
n.  Any of a group of enzymes that catalyze the cleavage of DNA at specific sites to produce discrete fragments, used especially in genetic engineering. Also called restriction endonuclease.
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Main Entry: restriction endonuclease
Function: noun
: RESTRICTION ENZYME
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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