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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Sticky ends can transiently base pair to complementary sticky ends on vector DNA, facilitating the ligation process in molecular cloning.

Which of the Following Statements Is True Concerning Sticky Ends