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First discovered restriction endonuclease that always cuts DNA molecule at a particular point by recognizing a specific sequence of six base pairs is

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a

EcoR I

b

Adenosine deaminase

c

Thermostable DNA polymerase

d

Hind II

answer is A.

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  • The first discovered restriction endonuclease is Hind II. It was found that Hind II always cut DNA molecules at a particular point by recognising a specific sequence of six base pairs. This specific base sequence is known as the recognition sequence for Hind II
  • EcoRI is obtained from Escherichia coli RY 13.
  • Taq polymerase is a thermostable DNA polymerase used in PCR.
  • ADA enzyme is crucial for the immune system to function. In SCID, there is deficiency of ADA enzyme.
     
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