Question

What are the characteristics of cloning vectors?

Answer 1

The characteristics of cloning vectors:

1. A cloning vector generally refers to a small DNA fragment into which a foreign DNA of interest can be inserted.
2. The vector DNA should be of a small size.
3. It must be self-replicating inside the host cell.
4. The vector DNA must have an ori(locus) and restriction site.
5. A gene, such as an antibiotic-resistant gene is needed so that the appropriate cells can be selected.