Which of the following sequences in double-stranded DNA is most likely to be recognized as a cutting site for a restriction enzyme?
A) AAGG TTCC
B) GGCC CCGG
C) ACCA TGGT
D) AAAA TTTT

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Restriction enzymes typically recognize specific palindromic sequences where the sequence of nucleotides reads the same backward and forward on both strands. Option B, GGCC CCGG, represents such a palindromic sequence, making it the most likely to be recognized as a cutting site for a restriction enzyme.

Which of the Following Sequences in Double-Stranded DNA Is Most