The Sequence 5ʹ-TCATGT-3ʹ Is Not a Restriction Enzyme Palindromic Recognition

question 185

Multiple Choice

The sequence 5ʹ-TCATGT-3ʹ is not a restriction enzyme palindromic recognition sequence.What mutational change would most likely make it into one?

• A) Changing T to C at the 5ʹ end
• B) Changing T to A at the 5ʹ end
• C) Changing T to G at the 5ʹ end
• D) Changing T to G at the 3ʹ end
• E) Changing T to C at the 3ʹ end

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Definitions:

Porosity

A measure of how much of a rock is open space, which can hold water, oil, or gas.

Dry

indicates a lack of moisture or water content.

Uncompacted Clay

Clay that has not been compressed, retaining a high water content and low strength.

Unsaturated Zone

The layer of ground above the water table where soil and rock particles are not fully saturated with water.