Question
(a) Which enzyme has recognition sequence shown in the diagram given below? (b) What is meant by palindrome?
(c) Enzyme in the given diagram cuts DNA to produce ———- ends.

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Answer

(a) Enzyme is EcoRI.
(b) Palindrome is a DNA sequence which when read in opposite direction (3’ to 5’ or 5’ to 3’) it reads same.
(c) Enzyme in the given diagram cuts DNA to produce sticky ends.

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