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What is the role of DNA ligase in genetic engineering ?

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DNA ligase enzyme joins the sugar and phosphate molecules of double stranded DNA (dsDNA) with 5 . - `PO_4 and a 3. - OH` in an Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) dependent reaction. This is isolated from t4 phage.
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