Restriction enzymes cut double-stranded DNA at a specific base sequence ____

a. between genes
b. and produce fragments of four to eight base pairs in length
c. between bacterial and viral DNAs
d. between purines and pyrimidines
e. between promoter and operator DNA sequences


ANSWER: b

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