Given below are two statements: Statement I: Restriction en…

Biology Biotechnology Principles and Processes Statement Based Questions Single Correct MCQ

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Published on: August 13, 2026

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:

Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect

Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect

Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct

Both Statement I and Statement II are correct

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The correct answer is:

Statement I: True — Restriction endonucleases recognize palindromic nucleotide sequences.

Statement II: True — Many restriction enzymes (like EcoRI) cut DNA slightly away from the center of the palindrome, producing sticky ends.

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