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AIIMS 2011
Exam
AIIMS
Year
2011
Subject
Zoology
Chapter
Biotechnology - Principles and Processes

AIIMS 2011 · Zoology · Biotechnology - Principles and Processes

What is the source of EcoRI?

What is the source of EcoRI?

Options

  1. AEscherichia coli R I
  2. BEscherichia coli R I 13
  3. CEscherichia coli R Y 13
  4. DEscherichia coli R×13\mathrm{R} \times 13

Correct answer

C. Escherichia coli R Y 13

Step-by-step solution

Eco R I is type II restriction endonuclease enzyme extracted from EcoE c o R Y 13 bacteria. It can recognize and cleave 5'-GAATTC-3' palindromic sequence and is widely used in biotechnology experiments.
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