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Some Restriction Endonucleases Cut DNA to Produce Sticky Ends

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Some restriction endonucleases cut DNA to produce sticky ends. What is meant by "sticky ends", and why are the restriction endonucleases that produce them so valuable for DNA cloning.


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Compensate

To compensate means to provide something, typically money, in recognition of loss, suffering, or damage incurred; a form of recompense.

Foreseeability

A legal principle referring to the predictability or anticipation of risks at the time of a contractual agreement.

Proximate Cause

Legal cause; exists when the connection between an act and an injury is strong enough to justify imposing liability.

Reasonable Care

The degree of caution and concern an ordinarily prudent and rational person would use in similar circumstances.

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