NEET Solved Paper 2014 Question 39
Question: Which vector can clone only a small fragment of DNA? [AIPMT 2014]
Options:
A) Bacterial artificial chromosome
B) Yeast artificial chromosome
C) Plasmid
D) Cosmid
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
- Plasmids are small, circular DNA molecules that can replicate independently of the chromosomal DNA in bacteria. They are commonly used as vectors in genetic engineering to clone small fragments of DNA, typically up to 10 kilobases in length.