Question

enzymes that cleave dna at specific sites are called __________. multiple choice peptidases restriction endonucleases dnases vectors

Explanation:

Peptidases act on peptides, not DNA. DNAases are general enzymes that degrade DNA but not necessarily at specific sites. Vectors are used to carry DNA, not cleave it. Restriction endonucleases specifically recognize and cut DNA at specific nucleotide sequences.

Answer:

B. restriction endonucleases