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What is the source organism for EcoR I, restriction
endonuclease?

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Source of EcoR I

Escherichia coli is the organism from which the restriction endonuclease, EcoR I, is obtained. EcoR I is used as a restriction enzyme to cut specific nucleotides (5'-GAATTC-3') in DNA. This is useful in creating recombinant DNA.

Final answer: Escherichia coli

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