restriction site

https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.11176
Short DNA nucleotide sequence that is recognized by a sequence-specific enzyme (restriction enzyme) that cleaves the double stranded DNA.
Source:
PAC, 2016, 88, 713. (Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)) on page 800 [Terms] [Paper]