Which of the Following Statements Is True Concerning Sticky Ends

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true concerning sticky ends?

• A) They are fragments with single strand extensions at only the 5ʹ end of a restriction endonuclease.
• B) They can transiently base pair to complementary sticky ends on vector DNA.
• C) They can covalently join to the vector in a reaction catalyzed by DNA gyrase.
• D) All of the above

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