From a given fragment of DNA, the objective is to isolate only the gene 'C' without any flanking sequences, which of the following enzyme given below would be the suitable choice?
From a given fragment of DNA, the objective is to isolate only the gene 'C' without any flanking sequences, which of the following enzyme given below would be the suitable choice?
Option: 1
Eco Rl
Option: 2
Eco Rl and Cla I
Option: 3
Cla I
Option: 4
Bam HI
Answers (1)
If the objective is to isolate only the gene 'C' without any flanking sequences from a given DNA fragment, the suitable choice of enzyme would be Bam HI.
Bam HI is a restriction enzyme that recognizes and cuts DNA at specific palindromic sequences. By using Bam HI, the DNA fragment can be cleaved, separating the gene 'C' from the flanking sequences.
Unlike Eco Rl and Cla I mentioned in the other options, which may have additional recognition sites within the gene 'C' or the flanking sequences, Bam HI specifically targets and cuts at a sequence that is present only in the desired gene 'C'. This allows for the isolation of the gene 'C' without any contamination from the flanking sequences.
Therefore, the correct answer is option (4) - Bam HI.