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Researchers have found a novel restriction endonuclease known as "AluI." They isolated it from a bacterial species and discovered that its restriction action required ATP, Mg2+, and S-adenosyl methionine. EcoIV is classified as a restriction endonuclease.

Option: 1

Restriction Endonucleases of Type I 


Option: 2

Restriction Endonucleases of Type II


Option: 3

Restriction Endonucleases of Type III

 


Option: 4

AluI is not related to any of the known restriction endonucleases.


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  • AluI is a Type II restriction endonuclease.
  • Type II restriction endonucleases are known for recognizing specific DNA sequences and cleaving the DNA at or near those sites.
  • AluI's restriction action requires ATP, Mg2+, and S-adenosyl methionine.
  • Hence, the correct answer is option 2.
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