Name the Three Possible Outcomes or Consequences (At the DNA

question 44

Essay

Name the three possible outcomes or consequences (at the DNA level) of a site-specific recombination event. For each of these, explain concisely (in one sentence) how the relative location and orientation of the recombination sites determines the outcome of the recombination event. Do not describe specific examples of site-specific recombination systems.

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Definitions:

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