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प्रश्न
How does a restriction nuclease function? Explain
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उत्तर
Restriction endonuclease functions by recognising its specific sequence. It binds to the DNA and cuts each to the two strands of the double helix at specific points in their sugar phosphate backbones. These enzymes cut the strand of DNA between the same two bases on the opposite strands leaving a single-stranded portion at their ends. These overhanging stretches are called sticky ends on each strand. The enzyme DNA ligase functions depending on the stickiness of these ends. For example, the restriction endonuclease EcoRI found in the colon bacteria E. coli recognises the base sequence GAATTC in the DNA duplex and cuts its strands between G and A.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Explain with the help of a suitable example the naming of a restriction endonuclease.
Distinguish between exonuclease and endonuclease.
Answer the following question.
Write the use of restriction endonuclease in the formation of recombinant DNA.
The total number of nucleotide sequences of DNA that code for a hormone is 1530. The proportion of different bases in the sequence is found to be Adenine = 34%, Guanine = 19%, Cytosine = 23%, Thymine = 19%.
Applying Chargaff’s rule, what conclusion can be drawn?
'Restriction' in restriction enzyme refers to
Which of the given statements is correct in the context of visualizing DNA molecules separated by agarose gel electrophoresis?
The role of DNA ligase in the construction of a recombinant DNA molecule is ______.
Which of the following bacteria is not a source of restriction endonuclease?
What does H in’ ‘d’ and ‘III’ refer to in the enzyme Hind III?
State the principle involved in separation of DNA fragments using gel electrophoresis.
