DNA Recognition Sequences Quiz
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What are recognition sequences known as in a DNA molecule?

  • Proteins
  • Restriction sites (correct)
  • Nucleotides
  • Genes

Which type of molecules recognize and bind to restriction sites?

  • Nucleases (correct)
  • Nucleosomes
  • Chromatin
  • Histones

What is the nature of the cut made by nucleases at restriction sites in DNA?

  • Irregular cut
  • Circular cut (correct)
  • Diagonal cut
  • Linear cut

Which term describes the process of naming recognition sequences in DNA?

<p>Nomenclature (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for enzymes that cut DNA at specific recognition sequences?

<p>Endonucleases (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are enzymes that recognize the same sequence but cleave at different points called?

<p>Neoschizomers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of end is produced when a restriction endonuclease makes a double-stranded cut in the middle of the recognition sequence?

<p>Blunt end (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recognition sequence for the restriction enzyme SmaI?

<p>CCC/GGG (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recognition sequence for the restriction enzyme XmaI?

<p>C/CCGGG (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the recognition sequence of a restriction enzyme?

<p>Palindrome (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of nucleases are Bam HI and Bgl II?

<p>Restriction nucleases (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the nature of the cut produced by Bam HI and Bgl II on DNA?

<p>Sticky ends (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recognition sequence for Bam HI?

<p>GGATCC (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a possible recognition sequence for a nuclease similar to Bgl II?

<p>AGATCT (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What term describes the sticky-ended cuts produced by Bam HI and Bgl II?

<p>Cohesive ends (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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