Plasmids 101: Restriction Cloning
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...important that the digest go until completion. The time required for complete digestion varies for different...want to use electro-competent cells instead of the more common chemically-competent cells.
You should perform...fragment of DNA (insert) that has been cut by compatible restriction enzymes. An enzyme, DNA ligase, then...plasmid to the new fragment thereby generating a complete, circular plasmid that can be easily maintained... are cut with restriction enzymes to generate compatible overhangs that allow them to bind. Ligase is ...your backbone and insert - these both must have compatible cut sites for restriction enzymes that allow ...
Alternatively, this whole process can be completed using a single enzyme if your insert is flanked...