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Collect 5 examples of palindromic DNA sequences. Better try to create a palindromic sequence by following base-pair rules.
Collect 5 examples of palindromic DNA sequences by consulting your teacher. Better try to create a palindromic sequence by following base-pair rules.
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Solution
In DNA, a palindrome is a sequence of base pairs that reads the same on both strands when the reading orientation is constant.
| (i) | Eco RI: | 5' G A A T T C 3' |
| 3' C T T A A G 5' | ||
| (ii) | Hind III: | 5' A A G C T T 3' |
| 3' T T C G A A 5' | ||
| (iii) | Bam HI: | 5' G G A T C C 3' |
| 3' C CT A G G 5' | ||
| (iv) | Sal I: | 5' G T C G A C 3' |
| 3' C A G C T G 5' | ||
| (v) | Pst I: | 5' C T G C A G 3' |
| 3' G A C G T C 5' |
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