For the Following Gene, MspI and HpaII Restriction Sites and Their

question 20

Multiple Choice

For the following gene, MspI and HpaII restriction sites and their positions are indicated here. Recall that HpaII is methylation sensitive, while MspI is not. If this gene is being actively transcribed, how many fragments would you expect from this restriction digest?

• A)1
• B)3
• C)4
• D)5

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