Which of the following is the recognition sequence (target site) for the restriction enzyme $EcoRI$?

  • A
    $5'\, GAGCTC\, 3'$
  • B
    $5'\, GAATTC\, 3'$
  • C
    $5'\, AAGCTT\, 3'$
  • D
    $5'\, GATATC\, 3'$

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