NEET Previous Year Question

Which of the following is a restriction endonuclease?

Topic: NEET PYQ

Answer: A. Full step-by-step solution below.

  1. AHind II
  2. BProtease
  3. CDNase I
  4. DRNase

Correct answer: A

Solution

(a) Hind II is a restriction endonuclease that cuts DNA at specific recognition sites. The others (protease, DNase I, RNase) are general enzymes that break down proteins, DNA, and RNA without specific sequence recognition.

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