The Restriction Enzyme BamHI Recognizes the DNA Sequence GGATCC and Always

question 43

Multiple Choice

The restriction enzyme BamHI recognizes the DNA sequence GGATCC and always cuts between the two G nucleotides. How many bases long is the sticky end of a DNA molecule that has been cut with BamHI?

• A) two
• B) three
• C) four
• D) five

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