NEETBiologyBiotechnology Principles and ProcessesMCQ+4 / −1
Which vector can clone only a small fragment of DNA ?
- ACosmid
- BBacterial artificial chromosome
- CYeast artificial chromosome
- DPlasmid
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Correct answer: D
Plasmids are small extranuclear circular DNAs which carry extrachromosomal genes in bacteria and some fungi. They replicate independently. The best known vectors which are also available commerciallly are pBR322 and pUC-18.
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