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Restriction Enzymes

Restriction enzymes are enzymes that have been purified from bacteria. Some examples of restriction enzymes include EcoR1, HindIII and BamH1. Each restriction enzyme cuts DNA at a specific sequence of bases. When they cut, restriction enzymes either produce blunt ends or sticky ends. By adding a number of restriction enzymes to DNA, a scientist can cut the DNA into many smaller fragments.