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Why are restriction enzymes important in genetic engineering?

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a

They create sticky ends that facilitate the removal of DNA sequences.

b

They help in the replication of DNA within bacterial cells. 

c

They generate sticky ends that enable the joining of DNA from different sources.  

d

They destroy foreign DNA entering a bacterial cell. 

answer is C.

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 Restriction enzymes are important in genetic engineering because they generate sticky ends that enable the joining of DNA from different sources.  

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