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DNA restriction enzymes are proteins that cut DNA at specific sequences.  Each restriction enzyme is specific to a small (commonly 4-6 base pair) sequence.  These enzymes can be used to cut DNA into fragments in a specific and repeatable fashion.  Uses include preparation of DNA for procedures such as a [[Southern Blot]].--[[User:Raymond Shillito|Raymond Shillito]] 21:08, 19 September 2008 (CDT)
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DNA '''restriction enzymes''' (restriction endonucleases) are [[proteins]] that cut [[DNA]] at specific sequences.  Each restriction enzyme is specific to a small (commonly 4-6 base pair) sequence.  These enzymes can be used to cut DNA into fragments in a specific and repeatable fashion.  Uses include preparation of DNA for procedures such as a [[Southern blot]]ting or subcloning into [[plasmid]] vectors.[[Category:Suggestion Bot Tag]]

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DNA restriction enzymes (restriction endonucleases) are proteins that cut DNA at specific sequences. Each restriction enzyme is specific to a small (commonly 4-6 base pair) sequence. These enzymes can be used to cut DNA into fragments in a specific and repeatable fashion. Uses include preparation of DNA for procedures such as a Southern blotting or subcloning into plasmid vectors.