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From which organism was the first restriction enzyme isolated?(a) Escherichia coli(b) Salmonella typhimurium(c) Bacillus cereus(d) Staphylococcus aureusThe question was asked during a job interview.Enquiry is from Tools of Recombinant DNA Technology: Restriction Enzymes topic in division Biotechnology Principles and Processes of Biology – Class 12

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Correct option is (a) Escherichia COLI

The explanation: The RESTRICTION enzymes are molecular scissors that CLEAVE the DNA at SPECIFIC recognition sites. They were first isolated from Escherichia coli in the year 1963.



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