Following statements describe the characteristics of the enzyme Restriction Endonuclease. Identify the incorrect statement.
The enzyme binds DNA at specific sites and cuts only one of the two strands.
The enzyme cuts the sugar-phosphate backbone at specific sites on each strand.
The enzyme recognizes a specific palindromic nucleotide sequence in the DNA.
The enzyme cuts DNA molecule at identified position within the DNA.
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The enzyme binds DNA at specific sites and cuts only one of the two strands.
Restriction enzymes cut DNA molecules at a particular point by recognising a specific sequence. Each restriction endonuclease functions by inspecting the length of a DNA sequence. Once it finds its specific recognition sequence, it will bind to the DNA and cut each of the two strands of the double helix at specific points in their sugar phosphate backbone.
Explain with the help of a suitable example the naming of a restriction endonuclease.
Match the items in Column I with their uses in Column II and choose the right option.
| Column I | Column II |
| A. Bacillus thuringiensis | 1. Restriction endonuclease |
| B. Agrobacterium tumefaciens | 2. Thermostable DNA polymerase |
| C. Thermus aquaticus | 3. Insecticidal protein |
| D. Escherichia coli | 4. Tiplasmid |
A - 3; B - 4; C - 1; D - 2
A - 2; B - 1; C - 4; D - 3
A - 3; B - 4; C - 1; D - 2
A - 1; B - 4; C - 2; D - 3
A - 1; B - 4; C - 2; D - 3
Match the items in Column I with their uses in Column II and choose the right option.
| Column I | Column II |
| A. ELISA | 1. Antigen - antibody interaction |
| B. PCR | 2. Gene amplification |
| C. Biolistics | 3. Direct introduction of recombinant DNA |
| D. Micro- injection | 4. Gold coated DNA |
A - 3; B - 4; C - 1; D - 2
A - 2; B - 1; C - 4; D - 3
A - 4; B - 1; C - 2; D - 3
A - 1; B - 4; C - 2; D - 3
A - 1; B - 4; C - 2; D - 3
