Question

What are cloning vectors give an example?

Answer 1

Cloning vectors:

1. Cloning vectors are tiny genomes into which foreign DNA can be introduced and transmitted to a host cell for use in cloning.
2. Plasmids, bacteriophages, and cosmids are examples.
3. A vector is a DNA molecule that carries a foreign DNA molecule into the host cell.
4. It is self-replicating and can integrate into the host cell.
5. These vectors have aided in the study of DNA's molecular structure.
6. A plasmid from a bacteria, a cell from a higher creature, or DNA from a virus can all be used as vectors.
7. The target DNA is ligated by DNA ligase and put into the vector's specified locations.
8. After that, the vector is converted into the host cell and replicated.