Which type of restriction endonuclease cuts the DNA within the recognition site

Type II restriction endonucleases cut the DNA within the recognition site. These enzymes recognize specific sequences in the DNA, typically 4 to 8 base pairs long, and cleave the DNA at or near these sequences. The cuts can be blunt-ended or have staggered (sticky) ends depending on the specific enzyme and recognition sequence. Type II restriction endonucleases are commonly used in molecular biology for DNA manipulation and cloning.