What best describes the way a single-stranded complementary tail is formed by a restriction enzyme?

A. Same positional cutting sites lead to vector ends.
B. Uneven cuts lead to orphaned ends of DNA.
C. Staggered cuts in DNA leaves sticky ends.
D. Same base cuts lead to 5' end production.


Answer: C

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