NEET 2010 Biology question
In genetic engineering, a DNA segment (gene) of interest, is transferred to the host cell through a vector. Consider the following four agents (A-D) in this regard and select the correct option about which one or more of these can be used as a vector/vectors: (A) a bacterium (B) plasmid (C) plasmodium (D) bacteriophage Options :
Answer: (1)
Solution
A vector is a DNA molecule that can carry a foreign gene into a host cell and replicate there. Plasmids (B) and bacteriophages (D) (e.g. lambda phage) are the standard cloning vectors; bacteria
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