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Among the following statements, carefully identify the ones that contain incorrect information about the palindromic sequences.

A. Palindromic sequences are DNA sequences that read the same in both directions but have an antiparallel orientation.

B. Palindromic sequences are DNA sequences that read the same in both directions but have a parallel orientation.

C.Palindromic sequences are recognized by a specific restriction endonuclease, leading to specific cleavage.

D.Palindromic sequences are recognized by exonucleases, resulting in non-specific cleavage.

Choose the option(s) that contain incorrect statements:

 

Option: 1

A and C


Option: 2

A and D


Option: 3

B and C


Option: 4

B and D


Answers (1)

Statement B states that the Palindromic sequences are DNA sequences that read the same in both directions but have a parallel orientation.This statement is incorrect. Palindromic sequences have an antiparallel orientation, not a parallel one. Therefore, statement B is incorrect.

Statement D states that the palindromic sequences are recognized by exonucleases, resulting in non-specific cleavage.This statement is incorrect. Exonucleases degrade DNA from the ends, but they do not specifically recognize and cleave palindromic sequences. Therefore, statement D is incorrect.

Hence, the correct answer is option 4.

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