The Restriction Enzyme SmaI Cuts DNA at the 6-Base Recognition

question 50

Essay

The restriction enzyme SmaI cuts DNA at the 6-base recognition sequence 5'-CCCGGG-3'.Calculate the frequency of occurrence of this sequence.(Assume a 50% GC content.)

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