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Molecular Basis Of Inheritance

Question
CBSEENBI12002860

Which of the following is commonly used as a vector for introducing a DNA fragment in human lymphocytes?

  • Retrovirus

  • Ti plasmid

  • pBR 322

  • λ phage

Solution

A.

Retrovirus

Retrovirus is commonly used as vector for introducing a DNA fragment in human lymphocyte.

Gene therapy: Lymphocyte from the blood of the patient are grown in culture outside the body, a functional gene is introduced by using a retroviral vector, into these lymphocyte.