EcoRI Recognition Site
EcoRI at a glance
5' G|AATTC 3' 3' CTTAA|G 5'
| Recognition site | 5'-GAATTC-3' |
| Cut | G^AATTC |
| Ends | a 4-base 5' overhang (AATT) |
| Expected frequency | about once every 4,096 bp in random DNA |
| Compatible ends | MfeI |
How to find EcoRI sites in a sequence
- Paste a DNA sequence or FASTA record into the box above. EcoRI is already entered under Only these enzymes.
- Tick Circular DNA for a plasmid, so a site that spans the end and the start is found.
- The map marks each EcoRI cut with its position. Copy or download the output below it.
Frequently asked questions
What sequence does EcoRI cut?
EcoRI recognizes GAATTC (written 5' to 3') and cuts the top strand at G^AATTC.
Does EcoRI leave sticky or blunt ends?
Sticky ends: a 4-base 5' overhang (AATT).
Which enzymes leave ends compatible with EcoRI?
MfeI. Their overhangs are the same, so the ends can be ligated to each other.
How often does EcoRI cut?
A site like GAATTC turns up about once every 4,096 bp in random DNA. Real sequences vary, so check yours above.
Restriction enzymes
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