Question

In genetic engineering, a DNA segment (gene) of interest, is transferred to the host cell through a vector.
Consider the following four agents (i-iv) in this regard and select the correct option about which one or more of these can be used as a vector/vectors
(i) Bacterium (ii) Plasmid (iii) Plasmodium (iv) Bacteriophage

• A. (i), (ii) & (iv)
• B. (i) only
• C. (i) & (iii)
• D. (ii) & (iv)

Answer 1

The correct option is D (ii) & (iv)

In genetic engineering, a DNA segment (gene) of interest, is transferred to the host cell through a vector. Plasmids and bacteriophages can be used as vectors.