What Is the Role of DNA Ligase in Recombinant DNA

question 44

Multiple Choice

What is the role of DNA ligase in recombinant DNA technology?

• A) DNA ligase cleaves the vector DNA.
• B) DNA ligase makes the bacterial cell more permeable to vector.
• C) DNA ligase forms the plasmids that are used as vectors.
• D) DNA ligase seals DNA into an opening created by a restriction enzyme.
• E) DNA ligase acts as molecular scissors, cutting DNA apart at specific locations.

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