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Sticky End (Noun)

Meaning

An end of DNA in which one strand of the double helix extends a few units beyond the other.

Classification

Nouns denoting substances.

Examples

  • The restriction enzyme cuts the DNA at a sticky end, allowing for ligation with another complementary sequence.
  • A sticky end is generated when a restriction enzyme cuts the DNA, leaving an overhang that can bind to a complementary sequence.
  • The cloning vector was designed with a sticky end that would allow researchers to easily insert new sequences.
  • The DNA fragment had a sticky end that was complementary to the vector, making it easy to ligate into the plasmid.
  • By cutting the DNA at a specific sticky end, researchers were able to isolate the gene of interest and amplify it using PCR.

Hypernyms

  • DNA
  • Desoxyribonucleic Acid
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