Which of the following is a restriction endonuclease ?
- Protease
- DNase I
- RNase I
- Hind II
The Correct Option is D
Solution and Explanation
The correct answer is:
Option 4: Hind II
Explanation:
Protease: Proteases are enzymes that break down proteins by hydrolyzing peptide bonds. They are not restriction endonucleases.
DNase I: DNase I is an enzyme that cleaves DNA into smaller fragments but is not classified as a restriction endonuclease. It is a general endonuclease that cuts at random locations in DNA.
RNase I: RNase I is an enzyme that degrades RNA molecules, not DNA. It is not a restriction endonuclease.
Hind II: Hind II is a restriction endonuclease. It is an enzyme that cuts DNA at specific recognition sites. Restriction endonucleases, like Hind II, recognize a specific sequence of nucleotides in a DNA molecule and cut it at or near that site.
Thus, Hind II is the correct answer as it is a restriction endonuclease.
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Biotechnology is a vast field of biology that involves the creation, production, and modification of useful products for human welfare using both the technology and the execution of living organisms and their components. An agricultural engineer, Karoly Ereky, coined the word "biotechnology" in 1919, achieving him the title of "Father of Biotechnology."
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