Molecular Basis Of Inheritance Question 98

Question: The specific DNA sequence where Eco R1 cuts is [Kerala CET 2003; Orissa JEE 2004]

Options:

$A) \begin{array}{cc} T&A&A&G&C&T \\ A&T&T&C&G&A \end{array}$

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$B) \begin{array}{cc} C&T&T&A&A&G \\ G&A&A&T&T&C \end{array}$

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$C) \begin{array}{cc} G&C&T&T&A&A \\ C&G&A&A&T&T \end{array}$

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$D) \begin{array}{cc} G&T&T&C&A&A \\ C&A&A&G&T&T \end{array}$

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

With the help of restriction enzymes to cut a DNA sequence.

A restriction enzyme Eco R1 will cut DNA only if sequence $ \begin{matrix} G & A & T & T & C \\ C & T & A & A & G \\ \end{matrix} $ is present.