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A specific recognition sequence identified by endonucleases to make cuts at specific positions within the DNA is:

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Options:
  • A Degenerate primer sequence
  • B Okazaki sequences
  • C Palindromic Nucleotide sequences
  • D Poly(A) tail sequences
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The correct answer is: Palindromic Nucleotide sequences
Each restriction enzyme recognizes a specific palindromic nucleotide sequence in DNA. Palindrome in DNA is a sequence of base pairs that reads the same on the two strands when the orientation of reading is kept the same. These sequences may range from 4-8 nucleotides in length.

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