Suppose a Long Sequence of DNA Is Cut with Four

question 16

Multiple Choice

Suppose a long sequence of DNA is cut with four different restriction enzymes. Which restriction enzyme should produce the fewest number of fragments?

• A) One that cuts at the sequence GACT
• B) One that cuts at the sequence GCCTCT
• C) One that cuts at the sequence AGTTCTAT
• D) One that cuts at the sequence CAGTTCTATG
• E) Each of these enzymes should produce roughly the same number of fragments.

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