Genetic sequence multiple choice question

[Arnoldjavs3]

Homework Statement

5) Examine the following sequence:
5' GAATTC 3'
3' CTTAAG 5'
If this sequence was disgested with an enzyme (ex. ECOri) which cut between the guanine and adenine bases on which would it have?
A) 3' overhang
B) Blunt ends
C) 5' overhang
D) Any of these

Homework Equations

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The Attempt at a Solution

I'm doing a little prep-work before tackling this unit in class.
I honestly do not understand what this questoin means too well(sentence is poorly structured?)
BUt i think its either A or D. If anyone could enlighten me that would be great(as to what is goign on here)

 

[jedishrfu]

You need to understand how restriction enzymes work:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Restriction_enzyme

 

[epenguin]

The link is necessary knowledge but the answer is perfectly easily deducible just from the information in the question.
If the enzyme cleaves as stated what structure will you be left with after it has acted and what description does that fit?

 

[Arnoldjavs3]

I believe it is a 5' overhang. I put this answer on my test(exact same questoin for some reason)
and I got it right. But can it not be a 3' overhang as well?

 

[epenguin]

If you answer my question you will find it helps answer yours.

 

[Arnoldjavs3]

Alright I think i got it now. Thanks for the help!