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For preparation of recombinant DNA, the plasmid is cut with the same enzyme which was used for:

Correct answer: A. Isolation of the gene of interest

  • A. Isolation of the gene of interest
  • B. Cutting all such plasmids
  • C. Cutting any piece of DNA
  • D. Cutting extrachromosomal DNA

Explanation

The same restriction enzyme is used to cut both the plasmid and the gene of interest to create compatible onds for ligation.

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