wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

Which vector can clone only a small fragment of DNA?


Open in App
Solution

Plasmid:

  1. Plasmids can clone only a small fragment of DNA.
  2. They are small, circular, extrachromosomal DNA which is present in bacteria and can replicate autonomously.
  3. Plasmids are extra chromosomal, autonomously replicating circular, double-stranded DNA molecules.
  4. They naturally occur in some yeasts and several bacteria.
  5. These plasmids are altered to be used as vectors as they can clone DNA fragments close to size 10kbp.
  6. Plasmid pBR322 is one of the earliest and most common cloning vectors.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
1
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Tools of Recombinant DNA Technology
BIOLOGY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon