Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism

Variation occurring within a species in the length of DNA fragments generated by a specific endonuclease. Such variations are generated by mutations that create or abolish recognition sites for these enzymes. (NCI Thesaurus)

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Restriction Enzyme Mapping

Use of restriction endonucleases to generate a physical map of genomes, genes, or other segments of DNA.

Restriction Enzyme Cleavage Site

The specific DNA base that is cut by a specific restriction enzyme.

Restriction Enzyme Analysis

Identification of restriction enzyme sites in DNA samples or DNA sequences.

Restriction Endonuclease

Enzymes that exhibit endonuclease activity at a specific short nucleotide sequence to cleave strands of DNA.

Restriction

Anything that limits; a limitation.

Restricted Diffusion

Transport of substances across a biological membrane where the flux rate of the diffusing material is controlled by the permeability of the…