Molecular scissors that cut double stranded DNA molecules at specific points.
Recognition site: specific sequence at which cutting occurs. Restriction sites are usually symmetrical (Palindrome)
Recognition site: specific sequence at which cutting occurs. Restriction sites are usually symmetrical (Palindrome)
Restriction Endonuclease scan the length of the DNA , binds to the DNA molecule when it recognizes a specific sequence.
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