Q. Given below are two statements: Statement I: Restriction endonucleases recognise specific sequence to cut DNA known as palindromic nucleotide sequence. Statement II: Restriction endonucleases cut the DNA strand a little away from the centre of the palindromic site In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
A) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
B) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
C) Both statement I and statement II are incorrect
D) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
Explanation
[Solution] Restriction endonucleases recognise palindromic sequences and cut each strand a little away from the centre, producing sticky ends. Both statements are correct. Answer (2).
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