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?

Nomenclature Signup and view all the answers

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

Endonucleases Signup and view all the answers

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

Neoschizomers 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?

Blunt end Signup and view all the answers

What is the recognition sequence for the restriction enzyme SmaI?

CCC/GGG Signup and view all the answers

What is the recognition sequence for the restriction enzyme XmaI?

C/CCGGG Signup and view all the answers

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

Palindrome Signup and view all the answers

What type of nucleases are Bam HI and Bgl II?

Restriction nucleases Signup and view all the answers

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

Sticky ends Signup and view all the answers

What is the recognition sequence for Bam HI?

GGATCC Signup and view all the answers

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

AGATCT Signup and view all the answers

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

Cohesive ends Signup and view all the answers

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