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If the enzyme Sma1 is used over a sequen...

If the enzyme Sma1 is used over a sequence, the ends produced will be described as :

A

sticky ends

B

blunt ends

C

cohesive ends

D

both ( 1) and (2)

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To solve the question regarding the enzyme Sma1 and the type of ends it produces, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Enzyme**: The question mentions the restriction enzyme Sma1. It is important to know what type of cuts this enzyme makes in DNA. 2. **Understand Types of Ends**: There are two main types of ends produced by restriction enzymes: - **Sticky Ends**: These are ends with short single-stranded overhangs that can easily anneal with complementary sequences. - **Blunt Ends**: These are straight cuts through the DNA, resulting in flat ends with no overhangs. 3. **Research Sma1**: Sma1 is known to produce blunt ends when it cuts DNA. This means that it does not leave any overhangs, and the ends of the DNA fragments are flat. 4. **Evaluate the Options**: - Option 1: Sticky Ends - Incorrect, as Sma1 does not produce sticky ends. - Option 2: Blunt Ends - Correct, as Sma1 produces blunt ends. - Option 3: Cohesive Ends - Incorrect, as cohesive ends are another term for sticky ends. - Option 4: Both 1st and 2nd - Incorrect, since only the second option is correct. 5. **Conclusion**: The correct answer is that the ends produced by the enzyme Sma1 are described as **Blunt Ends**. ### Final Answer: The ends produced by the enzyme Sma1 are described as **Blunt Ends**.
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