Question

The enzyme which cleaves DNA is _______

• A. ligase
• B. lipase
• C. DNase
• D. RNase

Answer 1

Answer:

C. DNase

• The enzyme which cleaves DNA is DNase.

• It catalyzes the breakdown of phosphodiester linkages of DNA.

• It is a type of endonuclease.

• Ligases are the enzymes used in the joining of two strands.