NEETBiologyBiotechnology Principles and ProcessesMCQ+4 / −1
Following statements describe the characteristics of the enzyme Restriction Endonuclease. Identify the
incorrect statement.
- AThe enzyme cuts the sugar-phosphate backbone at specific sites on each strand
- BThe enzyme recognizes a specific palindromic nucleotide sequence in the DNA
- CThe enzyme cuts DNA molecule at identified position within the DNA
- DThe enzyme binds DNA at specific sites and cuts only one of the two strands
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Correct answer: D
Enzyme binds DNA at specific sitcs and cut both the strands by breaking phosphodiester linkage.
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