"Sticky ends"
A) are produced by the action of all restriction enzymes.
B) form associations with complementary DNA that are very stable.
C) are the result of staggered cuts of DNA by restriction enzymes.
D) must interact with each other in the formation of recombinant DNA.
E) have non-specific base sequences.

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Sticky ends are the result of staggered cuts of DNA by restriction enzymes. This creates single-stranded overhangs that can form complementary base pairs with other sticky ends produced by the same enzyme, allowing for the creation of recombinant DNA.

"Sticky Ends