Which of the Following Sequences Is Most Likely to Be

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following sequences is most likely to be cut by a restriction enzyme?

• A) 5′-AATTCT 3′ 3′-TTAAGA-5′
• B) 5′-AATATT-3′ 3′-TTATAA-5′
• C) 5′-AAAATT-3′ 3′-TTTTAA-5′
• D) 5′-ACTACT-3′ 3′-TGATGA-5′

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Definitions:

M-xylene

An isomer of xylene with two methyl groups attached to the benzene ring in the meta positions, used as a solvent and chemical precursor.

Aromatic C-H Stretch

A characteristic vibrational mode observed in infrared spectroscopy, typically occurring in the region of 3100 to 3000 cm^-1, indicative of aromatic hydrocarbons.

C Stretch

Refers to the carbon-hydrogen bond stretching vibration observed in infrared spectroscopy, indicative of specific organic functional groups.

Peaks

In the context of spectroscopy, refers to the points on a graph that represent the maximum absorption or emission of energy by molecules at specific wavelengths or frequencies.