STICKY END
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Sticky End.
Sticky End - as a noun
An end of dna in which one strand of the double helix extends a few units beyond the other
Example Sentences
"When working with DNA, it is important to ensure that both ends of the DNA fragments have a sticky end for successful ligation."
"The sticky end of the DNA fragment allows for easy insertion into the vector during cloning."
"Scientists often use restriction enzymes to create sticky ends on DNA in order to facilitate the cloning process."
"The sticky ends of the DNA fragments can anneal together and form a stable double-stranded molecule."
"After digestion with the restriction enzyme, the DNA fragments can be easily ligated together using their sticky ends."
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