Which property of restriction enzymes makes them useful in genetic engineering?

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They randomly cut DNA They degrade unwanted genes They recognize and cut specific DNA sequences Correct They always cut DNA at the same position

Restriction enzymes cut DNA at specific recognition sequences, which allows precise genetic modifications.

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