recognition site

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Food Biotechnology

A nucleotide sequence, typically 4-8bp long and often palindromic, that is recognized by, and at which a restriction endonuclease binds to the DNA. For some restriction endonucleases, the presence of a methylated residue within the recognition site abolishes recognition. Synonym: recognition sequence; restriction site.

UN Food and Agriculture Organization — Glossary of Biotechnology for Food and Agriculture