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Which of the following is most commonly used genetic vector?

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Phage
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Plasmid
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Mosquito
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Bacterial genome
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Solution

The correct option is B Plasmid
  • The genetic vectors are DNA molecules having the capability of autonomous replication within the host cell and in which we can insert other DNA sequences and amplify them.
  • The most common type is a plasmid.
  • There are other genetic vectors as well like viral vectors, phasmids, and cosmids etc.

So, the correct answer is 'Plasmid'.

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