How many fragments will be generated if you digest a linear DNA molecule with a restriction enzyme having four recognition sites on the DNA

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

A	3
B	6
C	5
D	4

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -If a linear DNA molecule is digested with a restriction enzyme at four recognition sites on the DNA, 5 fragments would be produced.

Detailed explanation-2: -If a closed circular DNA molecule is digested with a restriction enzyme at six recognition sites, 6 fragments would be produced.

Detailed explanation-3: -These restriction enzymes cleave the plasmid at specific sites. On cleaving a circular DNA 3 fragments of DNA will be obtained as there are 3 recognition sites for restriction enzyme.

Detailed explanation-4: -Solution : If a linear DNA molecule is digested with a restriction enzyme having four recongnition sites, it will produce 5 fragments.

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