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Biology Question 112 – NEET-UG 2024

Hind II always cuts DNA molecules at a particular point called recognition sequence and it consists of:

Recall the basic function of restriction enzymes in molecular biology.

Step 1: Identify the enzyme and its function✦ Active

Hind II is a restriction endonuclease, which is an enzyme that cuts DNA molecules at specific recognition sequences. These enzymes are crucial tools in genetic engineering.

Step 2: Recall the characteristics of Hind II○ Expand

Hind II was the first restriction endonuclease discovered and characterized. It is known to recognize a specific palindromic nucleotide sequence in DNA.

💡 Teacher's Secret Hint

Remember that different restriction enzymes recognize different lengths and sequences of DNA.

Step 3: Determine the length of the recognition sequence○ Expand

The specific recognition sequence for Hind II consists of 6 base pairs (bp).

💡 Teacher's Secret Hint

This is a factual recall question. Knowing the specific characteristics of common restriction enzymes like Hind II is important.

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