Adobe becomes a sticky mud when it is mixed with water.

VOA: special.2009.01.12

If I cut both the plasmid and my DNA of interest with the same restriction enzyme I'm going to end up with the same sticky ends on both molecules.

如果用同一种限制性内切酶,来切割质粒和我感兴趣的DNA,在两个分子上就能得到同样的粘性末端

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Now if I put them in contact with one another, the plasmid that's been opened and fragments of the DNA - special fragments that I've produced with the same restriction enzyme, they'll have the same sticky ends, they will naturally hybridize with one another.

如果我让它们互相接触,已经切开的质粒和DNA片段--,这DNA片段是我已用同种限制性内切酶,处理过的特别片段,这两者会有相同的粘性末端,它们会自然地相互杂交

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But with defective brakes, sticky gas pedals, and loose floor mats prompting recalls of Toyota cars worldwide, that reputation is falling fast.

VOA: standard.2010.02.15