Restriction enzymes are functional proteins found in bacteria. Enzymes help speed up chemical reactions, and living organisms use enzymes for a variety of purposes. Specifically, bacteria use restriction enzymes to cut DNA at specific sites. This is useful to the bacteria for protecting against infection, but scientists can also take advantage of the function of a restriction enzyme and there are many different uses for restriction enzymes both by bacteria. Enzymes are used in many different ways. Enzymes are in the washing powder product I used is Tide however, not every type of Tide brand detergent contains enzymes. Tide's original liquid formula contains three enzymes. Tide Original contains protease, amaylase and mannanase enzymes. Proteases
