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HhaI FAQ

Q1: Are there any common problems encountered when using HhaI?
Q2: How does HhaI deffer from its isoschizomer, HinP1I?
Q3: Does HhaI cleave single-stranded DNA?

Q1: Are there any common problems encountered when using HhaI?

A1: No.


Q2: How does HhaI deffer from its isoschizomer, HinP1I?

A2: HhaI produces a 3´ extension whereas HinP1I produces a 5´ extension.


Q3: Does HhaI cleave single-stranded DNA?

A3: Yes, it cleaves single-stranded DNA at about 50% the rate of double-stranded DNA. It is unclear if the enzyme cuts single stranded DNA or at double stranded regions in single stranded DNA.