Restriction enzymes

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-010276",
  "term": "Restriction enzymes",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Enzymes that recognize and cleave deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) at specific nucleotide sequences, known as restriction sites. They are naturally occurring in bacteria, where they serve as a defense mechanism against invading viruses. These enzymes are indispensable tools in molecular biology for gene cloning and genetic engineering.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and the Environment",
  "see_also": [
    "deoxyribonucleic acids",
    "enzymes",
    "helix",
    "recognition site"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1992, 64, 143. 'Glossary for chemists of terms used in biotechnology (IUPAC Recommendations 1992)' on page 164 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199264010143)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/restriction-enzymes/"
}