NEET AIPMT SOLVED PAPER SCREENING 2010

  • question_answer
    Restriction endonucleases are enzymes which

    A) make cuts at specific positions within the  DNA molecule

    B) recognize a specific nucleotide sequence for binding of DNA ligase

    C) restrict the action of the enzyme DNA polymerase

    D) remove nucleotides from the ends of the DNA molecule

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    Restriction endonuclease recognizes a specific DNA base sequence (recognition sequence or recognition site, restriction sequence or restriction site) and cleaves both the strands of DNA at or near that site. The enzyme cuts the DNA, generating restriction fragments with overhanging ends-Or blunt ends.


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