...backbone of the two DNA fragments. This reaction, called ligation, is performed by the T4 DNA ligase enzyme...nucleotides together. After ligation, the insert DNA is physically attached to the backbone and the complete plasmid...digestion . Most restriction enzymes digest DNA asymmetrically across their recognition sequence, which results...digested end of the DNA fragment. The overhangs, called "sticky ends", are what allow the vector and insert.... Use a (Link opens in a new window) ligation calculator to easily quantify how much vector and insert...of DNA, buffer and ligase into a 10μL reaction, scale the reaction size as necessary - being sure to increase...vector end. (Link opens in a new window) Ligation calculators are easily found on the web. Just enter the concentration...