Chapter 4, Problem 14P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The number of missing base pairs from a mutant where the DNA of a deletion mutant of gamma bacteriophage has a length of 15 micrometers instead of 17 should be determined.

Concept introduction:

When the deletion of DNAs is small, a few base pairs are removed whereas larger deletion can lead to the removal of larger base pairs. Small deletions are not too risky whereas larger ones can be quite fatal.