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Explain the convention for naming EcoRI.
Explain the convention for naming EcoRI.
Updated On: Jan 13, 2026
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EcoRI: 1. ”E” = Genus (Escherichia). 2. ”co” = Species (coli). 3. ”R” = Strain (RY13). 4. ”I” = First identified enzyme from this strain.
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