The restriction enzymes are present in bacteria and in other prokaryotes. The restriction enzymes recognize short nucleotide sequences called restriction sites. The restriction sites are usually symmetrical.

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Introduction: The restriction enzymes are present in bacteria and in other prokaryotes. The restriction enzymes recognize short nucleotide sequences called restriction sites. The restriction sites are usually symmetrical.

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