Do eukaryotic cells have restriction endonucleases Justify your answer - Biology - Biotechnology Principles and Processes

Question

Do eukaryotic cells have restriction endonucleases? Justify your
answer

Kunal Sharma · Accepted Answer

No, eukaryotic cells do not have restriction endonucleases This
is because the DNA of eukaryotes is highly methylated by a
modification enzyme, called methylase Methylation protects the DNA
from the activity of restriction enzymes These enzymes are present
in prokaryotic cells where they help prevent the invasion of DNA by
virus

Do eukaryotic cells have restriction endonucleases? Justify your answer.