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What is the difference between recombinants and non-recombinants?


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Genetic recombination:

It is the interchange of genetic material between organisms that results in the creation of offspring with features that differ from those seen in either parents.

Recombinant:

Recombinant DNA is DNA that is created by combining DNA from diverse sources.

Non-recombinant:

There is no genetic recombination in non-recombinants. It is more akin to the original or parent DNA.

Difference between recombinants and non-recombinants:

Recombinants

Non-recombinants

1. The DNA is obtained by connecting at least two distinct strands.1. There is no genetic recombination in this DNA.
2. The plasmid vector is inserted with foreign DNA.2. There is no insertion of foreign DNA.
3. They differ from parental DNA.3. They are analogous to parental DNA.
4. They exhibit genetic variety and hence contribute to evolution.4. They exhibit little genetic variation and so have no impact on evolution.

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