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Which of the following base-pair sequences in the DNA could NOT be recognised by restriction endonuclease as a palindromic sequence?

Correct answer: D. Option D

  • A. Option A
  • B. Option B
  • C. Option C
  • D. Option D

Explanation

5'-GCTTGC-3'3'-CGAACG-5' → reverse complement is CGAACG, which is not equal to GCTTGC → Not palindromicSo D is the correct option.

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