2 Answered Questions for the topic restriction enzymes

Restriction Enzymes Biochemistry Virus Bacteriology

07/10/19

Why restriction enzymes cut (usually) at palindromic sequences?

Restriction enzymes usually cut only at palindromic sequences. Is there any specific reason for that ? Is there any advantage for bacteria if it cuts up virus at this type of sequences ?
Restriction Enzymes Biochemistry Dna Molecular Biology

05/21/19

What makes DNA sticky-ends sticky?

When restriction enzymes jaggedly cut double stranded DNA it results in so called sticky ends. What is the substance that makes the DNA sticky?

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