Practice mode Biotechnology

What type of sequence do most restriction endonucleases recognise in DNA?

Correct answer A. Short palindromic sequences

Explanation

Restriction enzymes recognise specific sequences of about 4 to 8 base pairs that read the same 5′ to 3′ on both strands. EcoRI, for example, recognises GAATTC.

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