How are restriction enzymes named?*1 pointRandomly assigned namesAccording to their molecular weightUsing a uniform nomenclature systemBased on their function in the bacteria
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How are restriction enzymes named?*1 pointRandomly assigned namesAccording to their molecular weightUsing a uniform nomenclature systemBased on their function in the bacteria
Solution
Restriction enzymes are named using a uniform nomenclature system. This system is based on the bacteria from which they were originally isolated. The first letter of the enzyme name comes from the genus of the prokaryotic cell from which it was isolated, and the next two letters come from the species of the prokaryote. If the enzyme was discovered in a specific strain of the species, the strain is also included in the name. Lastly, the order of discovery is indicated by a Roman numeral.
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