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BglII Recognition Site


BglII at a glance

5' A|GATCT 3'
3' TCTAG|A 5'
Recognition site5'-AGATCT-3'
CutA^GATCT
Endsa 4-base 5' overhang (GATC)
Expected frequencyabout once every 4,096 bp in random DNA
Compatible endsBamHI, BclI, Sau3AI

How to find BglII sites in a sequence

  1. Paste a DNA sequence or FASTA record into the box above. BglII 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 BglII cut with its position. Copy or download the output below it.

Frequently asked questions

What sequence does BglII cut?

BglII recognizes AGATCT (written 5' to 3') and cuts the top strand at A^GATCT.

Does BglII leave sticky or blunt ends?

Sticky ends: a 4-base 5' overhang (GATC).

Which enzymes leave ends compatible with BglII?

BamHI, BclI and Sau3AI. Their overhangs are the same, so the ends can be ligated to each other.

How often does BglII cut?

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

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