"restriction enzyme" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: restriction enzymes [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} restriction enzyme (plural restriction enzymes)
  1. (genetics) An endonuclease that catalyzes double-strand cleavage of DNA containing a specific sequence. Wikipedia link: restriction enzyme Categories (topical): Enzymes, Genetics Related terms: modification enzyme

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