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Molecular Basis Of Inheritance

Question
CBSEENBI12002589

Which of the following is used in gene cloning?

  • Nucleoids

  • Lomasomes

  • Mesosomes

  • Plasmids

Solution

D.

Plasmids

Plasmids are extrachromosomal genetic elements (DNA) found in bacterial cells. These can exist and replicate independently of the bacterial chromosome. Nowadays plasmids are widely used as vectors to produce recombinant DNA for gene cloning.