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What are the sticky ends of fragmented DNA molecule made up of ? Why they are named as sticky ends?

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The sticky ends are made up of unpaired bases . They are named so because they form hydrogen bonds with their complementary cut counterparts. This stickiness of the ends facilitates the action of enzyme DNA ligase.

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