Restriction Enzyme ​
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Cegep1
Biology
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Type of endonuclease that acts on a specific recognition site
Produced by bacteria, named after its ability to restrict bacteriophages
[!abstract]+ Recognition sequence / recognition site
Short, specific sequence of nucleotide bases
Typically 4-8 bases in length and a palindrome
[!example] EcoRI, BsrUI