What is the difference between restriction enzyme and DNA ligase?
A restriction enzyme cuts DNA at specific sites; DNA ligase joins DNA fragments together — the scissors and the glue.
A restriction enzyme cuts DNA at specific sites; DNA ligase joins DNA fragments together — the scissors and the glue. A reliable way to keep them apart is to focus on what each one is defined by, not just the similar-sounding words.
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restriction enzyme vs DNA ligase
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