Question

What is the level of sequence homology required for site specific recombination?

a.

Only homologous chromosomes participate

b.

A homologous stretch of 3-5 kb

c.

A homologous stretch of 20-200 bp

d.

No sequence homology necessary

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Answer: (c).A homologous stretch of 20-200 bp

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