Question

What is BamHI restriction enzyme?

Answer 1

Restriction enzyme:

1. The restriction enzyme is an endonuclease produced by the bacteria that cleaves the DNA at very specific sites.
2. This site is known as a restriction site.
3. The restriction enzymes recognize the short and specific nucleotide sequences in DNA known as the recognition sequences.
4. When the restriction enzyme recognizes a DNA sequence, it also hydrolyzes the bond between adjacent nucleotides and cuts through the DNA molecule.
5. BamHI is also a type II restriction enzyme, isolated from Bacillus amyloliquefaciens.