Restriction enzymes

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How do they cut?

Restriction enzymes cut DNA at specific sequences, creating fragments with either blunt or sticky ends.

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Type I enzymes

recognizes sites but cuts at random

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Type II enzymes

recognizes palindromes (dna which read same front and back) and cuts near them.

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Type III

recognizes site but cuts at different location (within ~ 25bp)

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What is it used for?

  • Dna fingerprinting

  • cloning

  • Genetic engineering and analysis.