Special sequence in the DNA recognised by restriction endon…

Biology Biotechnology Principles and Processes Principles of Biotechnology and Restriction Enzymes Single Correct MCQ

Published by: CGP EDU Academic Team

Published on: August 13, 2026

Special sequence in the DNA recognised by restriction endonuclease is called

restriction nucleotide sequence

palindromic nucleotide sequence

recognition nucleotide sequence

All of the above

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The correct answer is:

Restriction endonucleases recognize specific DNA sequences that are:

• Recognition sequences

• Usually palindromic sequences

• Also referred to as restriction sequences/sites

Therefore, all the given terms refer to the DNA sequence recognized by restriction enzymes.

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