The DNA molecule into which the gene of interest is integrated for cloning is called as
A
Carrier
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B
Transformer
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C
Vector
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D
Template
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Solution
The correct option is B Vector Plasmids are the self-replicating circular DNA molecules in the bacterial cells. These plasmids are used for the transfer of the desired genes into the other cells and are known as vectors.
It is a DNA molecule used as a vehicle to artificially carry foreign genetic material into another cell, A vector containing foreign DNA is termed as recombinant DNA. The desired foreign DNA segment can be introduced into these vectors with the help of restriction enzymes and ligase.