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In recombinant DNA technique, the term vector refers to
BiologyBiotechnology - Principles and ProcessesJIPMERJIPMER 2014
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  • A donor DNA, is identified and picked up through electrophoresis
  • B plasmid, transfers DNA into living cell
  • C collection of entire genome in form of plasmid
  • D enzyme, cuts the DNA at specific sites
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The correct answer is: plasmid, transfers DNA into living cell
Vector is a plasmid or virus DNA used to introduced genes into a host cell, where the genes may be amplified (gene cloning or otherwise manipulated.

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