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Biotechnology : Principles and Processes
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The DNA molecule to which the gene of interest is integrated for cloning is called

  • Transformer

  • Vector

  • Template

  • Carrier

Answer

B.

Vector

The DNA molecule to which the gene of interest is integrated for cloning is called vector. It is a DNA molecule used as a vehicle to artifically carry foreign genetic material into another cell, A vector containing foreign DNA is termed as recombinant DNA.

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