The feature of "sticky ends" that makes them especially useful in DNA recombination is their ability to
A) bind to DNA and thereby activate transcription.
B) bind to ribosomes and thereby activate translation.
C) form hydrogen-bonded base pairs with complementary single-stranded stretches of DNA.
D) allow plasmids to attach to the main bacterial chromosome.

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Sticky ends have single-stranded overhangs that can base-pair specifically with complementary single-stranded stretches on other DNA molecules. This allows for precise targeting of DNA recombination events, making sticky ends particularly useful for genetic engineering and gene editing techniques.

The Feature of "Sticky Ends" That Makes Them Especially Useful