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Biotechnology: Principles and Processes — BIOLOGY STD 12 Science — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceBIOLOGYBiotechnology: Principles and Processes1 Mark
MCQ
Restriction enzymes cut $\text{DNA}$ at specific sites known as $...........$
  • A
    Telomeric sequences
  • ✓
    Palindromic sequences
  • C
    Terminator sequences
  • D
    Attenuator sequences
✓

Answer

Correct option: B.
Palindromic sequences
Restriction enzymes can cut at specific sites which resemble palindrome in nature having palindromic $\text{DNA}$ sequences $\text{(GAATTC} - \text{CTTAAG)}$.

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