Assertion (A): Restriction enzymes are used in recombinant DNA technology. Reason (R): They cut DNA at specific recognition sequences. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Assertion (A): Restriction enzymes are used in recombinant DNA technology.
Reason (R): They cut DNA at specific recognition sequences.
A. A true, R false.
B. A false, R true.
C. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation.
D. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation.
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Restriction endonucleases cut DNA at specific palindrome sequences, generating sticky or blunt ends, which can be ligated to vector DNA. This is the basis of genetic engineering. R explains A.

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