The restriction enzyme EcoRI recognizes the sequence GAATTC; therefore, it will ____ whenever it encounters this sequence.
A) paste the DNA molecule
B) cut the DNA molecule
C) break the hydrogen bonds holding the two DNA strands together
D) replicate the DNA
E) transcribe the DNA

Question

The restriction enzyme EcoRI recognizes the sequence GAATTC; therefore, it will ____ whenever it encounters this sequence.​
A) paste the DNA molecule​
B) ​cut the DNA molecule
C) ​break the hydrogen bonds holding the two DNA strands together
D) ​replicate the DNA
E) ​transcribe the DNA

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

EcoRI is a restriction enzyme that cuts DNA at specific recognition sites, in this case, the sequence GAATTC.

The Restriction Enzyme EcoRI Recognizes the Sequence GAATTC; Therefore, It