Refer to the figure above and then answer the question that follows.
-Referring to the figure above, if a restriction enzyme leaves a sticky end on a DNA fragment, it means the fragment:
A) has a protruding end of a few unpaired bases.
B) will stick only to DNA from the same organism.
C) is easier to transform than uncut DNA.
D) attaches to cells more easily for transformation.

Question

Refer to the figure above and then answer the question that follows.
-Referring to the figure above, if a restriction enzyme leaves a sticky end on a DNA fragment, it means the fragment:
A) has a protruding end of a few unpaired bases. 
B) will stick only to DNA from the same organism. 
C) is easier to transform than uncut DNA. 
D) attaches to cells more easily for transformation.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Restriction enzymes cut DNA at specific sequences, often leaving overhanging sections of single-stranded DNA at the ends of the cuts. These overhangs are called sticky ends because they can form hydrogen bonds with complementary sequences on other DNA fragments, facilitating the ligation process in molecular cloning.

Refer to the Figure Above and Then Answer the Question