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Which of the following statements is not correct for Restriction enzymes?
Which of the following statements is not correct for Restriction enzymes?
Updated On: Nov 6, 2024
- Exonucleases remove nucleotides from ends of the DNA.
- Endonucleases make cuts at specific positions within the DNA.
- Ligases join sticky ends of DNA together.
- The first restriction endonuclease was Hind II.
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The Correct Option is D
Solution and Explanation
The first discovered restriction enzyme was EcoRI, not Hind II. Exonucleases and endonucleases have different roles in DNA processing. Ligases join DNA fragments, especially during molecular cloning.
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