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AatII Recognition Site


AatII at a glance

5' GACGT|C 3'
3' C|TGCAG 5'
Recognition site5'-GACGTC-3'
CutGACGT^C
Endsa 4-base 3' overhang (ACGT)
Expected frequencyabout once every 4,096 bp in random DNA

How to find AatII sites in a sequence

  1. Paste a DNA sequence or FASTA record into the box above. AatII is already entered under Only these enzymes.
  2. Tick Circular DNA for a plasmid, so a site that spans the end and the start is found.
  3. The map marks each AatII cut with its position. Copy or download the output below it.

Frequently asked questions

What sequence does AatII cut?

AatII recognizes GACGTC (written 5' to 3') and cuts the top strand at GACGT^C.

Does AatII leave sticky or blunt ends?

Sticky ends: a 4-base 3' overhang (ACGT).

How often does AatII cut?

A site like GACGTC turns up about once every 4,096 bp in random DNA. Real sequences vary, so check yours above.

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