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Question
The role of DNA ligase in the construction of a recombinant DNA molecule is ______.
Options
Formation of phosphodiester bond between two DNA fragments
Formation of hydrogen bonds between sticky ends of DNA fragments
Ligation of all purime and pyrimidine bases
None of the above
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Solution
The role of DNA ligase in the construction of a recombinant DNA molecule is formation of phosphodiester bond between two DNA fragments.
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