The 'Restriction enzyme EcoRI' was isolated from the bacterium Escherichia coli strain RY13. The 'RI' in EcoRI stands for: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Restriction enzyme EcoRI' was isolated from the bacterium Escherichia coli strain RY13. The 'RI' in EcoRI stands for:
A. The specific strain (RY13) and the order of discovery
B. Ribosomal Inhibitor
C. Restriction Isoform
D. Recombinant Insertion
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The nomenclature for restriction enzymes is based on the genus, species, strain, and order of discovery of the source bacterium. In EcoRI: 'E' stands for the genus Escherichia, 'co' stands for the species coli, 'R' stands for the strain RY13, and 'I' indicates that it was the first restriction enzyme isolated from this particular strain. This systematic naming convention helps scientists identify the exact source of the enzyme.

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