The haploid human genome contains about 3 × 10⁹ nucleotides. On average, how many DNA fragments would be produced if this DNA was digested with restriction enzyme PstI (a 6-base cutter)? RsaI (a 4-base cutter)? How often would an 8-base cutter cleave?

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The Haploid Human Genome Contains About 3 × 109 Nucleotides

The Haploid Human Genome Contains About 3 × 10⁹ Nucleotides