The two "sticky ends" illustrated here can bind each other by complementary base pairing.

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The two overhangs cannot bind by complementary base pairing. The "sticky end" on the right would have to read, "CCGAATT" on the top strand and "TAA" on the bottom strand in order for the two DNA molecules to bind each other.

The Two "Sticky Ends" Illustrated Here Can Bind Each Other