The Size of the Yeast Genome Is 1

question 110

Multiple Choice

The size of the yeast genome is 1.2 × 10 ⁷ and the GC content is 38%. Approximately how many EcoR1 restriction fragments would you expect to get from cutting the yeast genome with EcoR1?

• A)4000
• B)1000
• C)1 × 10⁶
• D)500
• E)40,000

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Definitions:

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