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In a biology class, teacher told students that palindromes are the sequences that are similar when read both forward and backward.

(i) Being a brilliant student of class, can you tell the palindrome sequence of EcoRI restriction enzyme?

(ii) What is the function of palindromic sequence in a DNA molecule?

(iii) What values were shown by the teacher?

Answer:

(i) The palindrome sequence of Eco RI enzyme is

(ii) The palindromic sequences are recognised by restriction enzymes so as to cut DNA at specific sites.

(iii) Teacher is sincere, knowledgeable and dedicated to her profession.