Which of the following correctly depicts the recognition site for EcoRI?

Question

Which of the following correctly depicts the recognition site for EcoRI? (A)  (B)  (C)  (D)

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

The recognition sequence for enzyme EcoRI is a palindromic sequence GAATTC. The enzyme cuts between G and A bases, in their backbone on both the strands, resulting in formation of sticky ends.

Q. Which of the following correctly depicts the recognition site for EcoRI?

The recognition sequence for enzyme EcoRI is a palindromic sequence $G AA TTC$ . The enzyme cuts between $G$ and $A$ bases, in their backbone on both the strands, resulting in formation of sticky ends.