A Circular DNA of 1 Kb Length Is Cut with a Restriction

question 27

Multiple Choice

A circular DNA of 1 kb length is cut with a restriction enzyme whose precise recognition sequence is not known.The digest yields four fragments of approximately equal size.What is the most likely conclusion from these data?

• A) The enzyme is a 4-base cutter.
• B) The enzyme is a 6-base cutter.
• C) The enzyme is an 8-base cutter.
• D) The enzyme leaves blunt ends.
• E) This was a partial digest.

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