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The role of DNA ligase in the construction of a recombinant DNA molecule is :

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formation of phosphodiester bond between two DNA fragments

B

formation of hydrogen bonds between stickly ends of DNA fragements

C

ligation of all purine and py rimidine bases.

D

None of the above.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Recombinant DNA**: - Recombinant DNA is a DNA molecule formed by combining genetic material from two different species. This process is crucial in biotechnology for creating organisms with desirable traits. 2. **Role of DNA Ligase**: - DNA ligase is an enzyme that plays a vital role in the formation of recombinant DNA. It is often referred to as "genetic glue" because of its function in joining DNA fragments. ...
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