What is the function of the enzyme DNA ligase in the context of DNA cloning?
Explanation
DNA cloning involves several key enzymatic steps. This question focuses on the specific role of DNA ligase, which is to form phosphodiester bonds and thus covalently join DNA fragments, a crucial step in creating recombinant DNA molecules.
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