What is the significance of the 'sticky ends' in DNA cloning?
Correct Answer: Sticky ends help in joining DNA fragments easily.
- Step 1: Understand that DNA is made up of sequences of nucleotides.
- Step 2: Learn that during DNA cloning, we want to join different pieces of DNA together.
- Step 3: Know that 'sticky ends' are short, single-stranded overhangs at the ends of DNA fragments.
- Step 4: Realize that these overhangs can easily pair with complementary sequences on other DNA fragments.
- Step 5: Understand that this pairing helps to hold the DNA pieces together securely.
- Step 6: Remember that using 'sticky ends' makes it easier and more efficient to join DNA fragments during cloning.
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