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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Explain why a plasmid and a segment of DNA to be inserted into a plasmid must be cut with the same restriction enzyme

OpenStudy (beccaboo333):

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Because the restriction enzymes will create a specific "sticky end" (overhanging nucleotides). As long as the insert and the plasmids are cut with the same restriction enzyme, they will fit together. If they would be cut with a different enzyme (at least enzymes that create different sticky ends), they would not fit together.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Compliments of Yahoo Answers.

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

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What do you mean?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Research? Yes :P

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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:P Lol

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thank you guys that helped

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