AIIMS2011ZoologyBiotechnology - Principles and Processes
What is the source of EcoRI?
Options
- AEscherichia coli R I
- BEscherichia coli R I 13
- CEscherichia coli R Y 13
- DEscherichia coli R 13
Correct answer
C. Escherichia coli R Y 13
Step-by-step solution
Eco R I is type II restriction endonuclease enzyme extracted from E c o R Y 13 bacteria. It can recognize and cleave 5'-GAATTC-3' palindromic sequence and is widely used in biotechnology experiments.