Types of Restriction Endonucleases Quiz

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What type of cofactors do Type I restriction endonucleases require for their activity?

Sadenosylmethionine (SAM) only

Mg2+ ions, ATP, and Sadenosylmethionine (SAM) (correct)

ATP only

Mg2+ ions only

What is a distinguishing feature of the recognition sequences of Type I restriction endonucleases?

They are long with no recognizable symmetry (correct)

They are short with recognizable symmetry

They are long with asymmetrical features

They are short and symmetrical

Which type of restriction endonucleases cleave DNA at nonspecific sites?

Type I (correct)

All types

Type III

Type II

Which type of restriction endonucleases have separate enzymes for restriction and modification activities?

Type II Signup and view all the answers

What is the recognition site length for Type II restriction endonucleases?

4-6 bp sequence Signup and view all the answers

What is an advantage of Type II restriction endonucleases over Type I and III systems?

Mediate separate restriction and modification activities Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following cofactors are required for the activity of Type II restriction endonucleases?

Mg2+ only Signup and view all the answers

What is a key advantage of Type II restriction endonucleases over Type I and Type III enzymes in molecular biology techniques?

They cleave DNA at specific recognition sequences. Signup and view all the answers

Which type of DNA ends are produced by the restriction enzymes BamHI and EcoRI?

Sticky 5' overhangs Signup and view all the answers

If a researcher wants to clone a gene into a plasmid vector, which type of restriction enzyme would be most suitable?

Type II Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about Type II restriction endonucleases is NOT true?

They always produce blunt-ended DNA fragments. Signup and view all the answers

The recognition site for the restriction enzyme HindIII is represented by the sequence $5' : \overline{AAGCTT} : 3'$. What type of DNA ends would this enzyme produce upon cleavage?

Sticky 5' overhangs Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of Sticky 3’ ends produced by Type II Restriction Enzymes?

They require Mg2+ ions for their activity. Signup and view all the answers

What is a distinguishing feature of Blunt ends produced by Type II Restriction Enzymes?

They rarely give complete digests. Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic between Sticky 5’ ends and Blunt ends produced by Type II Restriction Enzymes?

Both require two restriction sites in opposite orientations. Signup and view all the answers

What is a disadvantage of Sticky ends produced by Type II Restriction Enzymes?

They possess both restriction and modification activities. Signup and view all the answers

What is a distinguishing feature of Type IV enzymes compared to Type I and III?

They cleave outside of their recognition sequences. Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of Sticky 5’ ends produced by Type II Restriction Enzymes?

They require two restriction sites in opposite orientations. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Palindromic Sequence and Nomenclature

Palindromic sequence refers to a type of DNA sequence that reads the same backward as forward.
Restriction enzymes (RE) are used to cleave DNA at specific recognition sequences.

Types of Restriction Enzymes (REs)

Type I REs: exhibit both restriction and DNA modification activities, require cofactors such as Mg2+ ions, Sadenosylmethionine (SAM), and ATP, and have a complex mechanism.
Type II REs: have separate enzymes for restriction and modification, recognition site is 4-6 bp sequence, usually palindromic, and require only Mg2+ ions as cofactors.
Type III REs: have a complex mechanism, require ATP and Mg2+ ions, and cleave DNA at sites 25-27 bp from recognition site.
Type IV REs: require Mg2+ ions, and cleave close to or within recognition sequence.

Characteristics of Type II REs

Recognition site: 4-6 bp sequence, usually palindromic.
Cleavage: site-specific, hydrolyze specific phosphodiester bonds in both DNA strands.
Cofactors: require only Mg2+ ions.
Advantages: easier to use, widely used in molecular biology and recombinant DNA techniques.

Types of DNA Ends Produced by Type II REs

Sticky ends: staggered ends with short, single-stranded overhangs.
Sticky 5' ends: 5' overhang.
Sticky 3' ends: 3' overhang.
Blunt ends: straight cut, resulting in a flat pair of bases on the ends of the DNA.

Examples of Restriction Enzymes

EcoRI: Type II RE, recognition site is 5' GAATTC 3', and produces sticky 5' ends.
BamHI: Type II RE, recognition site is 5' GGATCC 3', and produces sticky 5' ends.
HindIII: Type II RE, recognition site is 5' AAGCTT 3', and produces sticky 5' ends.
Other examples: EcoB, EcoR, Sphl, HinfIII, Mrr, AluI, BalI, HaeIII, SmaI, ApaI, Arthrospira platensis NIES-39, Providencia stuartii ApII, PstI.

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Test your knowledge on different types of restriction endonucleases, including Type I, II, III, and type III. Learn about the cleavage sites, cofactors, and examples of each type of restriction endonuclease.