Which of the followings is used to transfer genes?
Correct answer: B. Molecular vector
- A. Molecular scissors
- B. Molecular vector
- C. Expression system
- D. None of the above
Explanation
A vector, as related to molecular biology, is a DNA molecule (often plasmid or virus) that is used as a vehicle to carry a particular DNA segment into a host cell as part of a cloning or recombinant DNA technique.
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