Question

The given DNA sequence:
5’ – G$\uparrow$A A T T C – 3’
3’ – C T T A A$\uparrow$G – 5’
(a) Name the restriction enzyme that recognises the given specific sequence of bases. What are such sequences of bases referred to as?

Hint:

Sticky ends created by restriction enzymes enhance the precision and efficiency of ligation during recombinant DNA technology.

Answer 1

- The restriction enzyme that recognizes this sequence is EcoRI. 
- Such sequences of bases are known as palindromic sequences, as they read the same in both directions on complementary strands.