NEET2020Zoology-Molecular Biology
NEET 2020 Zoology Restriction Enzymes MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
The specific palindromic sequence which is recognized by EcoRI is:
A
5' - CTTAAG - 3' 3' - GAATTC - 5'
B
5' - GGATCC - 3' 3' - CCTAGG - 5'
C
5' - GAATTC - 3' 3' - CTTAAG - 5'
D
5' - GGAACC - 3' 3' - CCTTGG - 5'
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
EcoRI recognizes the palindromic sequence 5' - GAATTC - 3' and cuts between G and A.
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