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When DNA molecule is cut by the same restriction enzyme, the resultant DNA fragments have the same kind of 'sticky-ends' and these can be joined together (end to end) using

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E.coli

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DNA ligase

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DNA polymerases

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restriction enzymes

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To solve the question regarding how to join DNA fragments that have been cut by the same restriction enzyme, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Restriction Enzymes**: - Restriction enzymes are proteins that cut DNA at specific sequences. When a DNA molecule is cut by the same restriction enzyme, it produces fragments with complementary 'sticky ends'. 2. **Identifying Sticky Ends**: - Sticky ends are short, single-stranded overhangs at the ends of the DNA fragments. These ends can base-pair with each other, allowing the fragments to align properly. 3. **Joining DNA Fragments**: - To join these sticky ends together, we need an enzyme that facilitates the formation of phosphodiester bonds between the nucleotides of the DNA strands. 4. **Choosing the Correct Enzyme**: - Among the options provided: - **E. coli**: This is a type of bacteria, not an enzyme. - **DNA ligase**: This enzyme is responsible for joining DNA fragments by catalyzing the formation of covalent bonds between the sugar and phosphate groups of adjacent nucleotides. - **DNA polymerase**: This enzyme synthesizes new DNA strands but does not join fragments. - **Restriction enzyme**: This enzyme cuts DNA but does not join it. 5. **Conclusion**: - The correct enzyme to join the sticky ends of the DNA fragments is **DNA ligase**. ### Final Answer: The resultant DNA fragments can be joined together using **DNA ligase**. ---
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