Which of the following is the type of cut that can be produc

Which of the following is the type of cut that can be produced by restriction enzymes?

A. Blunt end

B. Sticky/Overhung end

C. Blunt end or sticky end, depends on the enzyme

D. None of the answers above

Solution

Ans:

The type of cut that can be produced by restriction enzymes are: Blunt end or sticky end, depends on the enzyme.

Explanation:

- Restriction enzymes are DNA-cutting enzymes.Each enzyme recognizes one or few target sequence and cuts DNA at or near those sequences.

- Many restriction enzymes make staggered cuts, producing ends with single-stranded DNA overhangs.However, some produce blunt ends.