Biotechnology- Principles and Processes Question 32

32. There is a restriction endonuclease called EcoRI. What does “co” part in it stand for?

(a) colon

(c) coenzyme

(b) coelom

(d) coli

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Answer : d

Hints & Solutions

(d) $E c o R I$ is an endonuclease enzyme isolated from strains of E.coli and a part of restriction modified system. So co part stands for coli.