Match the following terms to the definition with which they best correspond.
-Joins the base-paired DNA fragments to produce molecules of recombinant DNA.
A)single-nucleotide polymorphism
B)cloning vector
C)DNA ligase
D)probe
E)genome

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DNA ligase joins the base-paired DNA fragments to produce molecules of recombinant DNA.

Answer: B
 Cloning vector is a DNA molecule used to "carry" foreign DNA into a host cell where it can be replicated.

Answer: D
 A probe is a small single-stranded piece of DNA or RNA that is labeled and used to detect specific sequences in a sample.

Answer: E
 Genome refers to the complete set of genetic instructions (DNA) that an organism inherits from its parents.

Answer: A
 Single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) is a variation in a single nucleotide that occurs at a specific position in the genome.

Match the Following Terms to the Definition with Which They