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Excision of DNA flanked by loxP sequences is also known as _________

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asked Feb 7, 2022 in Genetic Engineering by Charlotte (118k points)

Excision of DNA flanked by loxP sequences is also known as _________

(a) subtle excision

(b) croxing

(c) floxing

(d) sequence specific excision

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Query is from Cre Lox Excision topic in chapter Modifications and Mutagenesis of Genetic Engineering

genetic engineering
modifications and mutagenesis
cre lox excision

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answered Feb 9, 2022 by Noah (693k points)
selected Sep 18, 2022 by Charlotte

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Right answer is (c) floxing

Easiest explanation: Excision of DNA flanked by loxP sequences is called as floxing at times. Other site specific recombination systems are also used.

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