A Restriction Enzyme Cuts a 23,500 Bp Segment of DNA

question 39

Multiple Choice

A restriction enzyme cuts a 23,500 bp segment of DNA into three fragments.Fragment A is 7,800 bp, and fragment B is 10,600 bp.How long is fragment C, and which of the fragments will move the farthest in an electrophoresis gel?

• A) 5,100 bp; fragment C
• B) 5,100 bp; fragment A
• C) 7,700 bp; fragment A
• D) 11,900 bp; fragment A
• E) 11,900 bp; fragment C

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