6 Questions
What is the name of the circular DNA molecule present in bacteria used as a gene cloning vector?
Plasmid
What are the enzymes called that make specific cuts in DNA molecules or vectors?
Restriction enzymes
What is the new molecule called after the vector plasmid is joined with the gene of interest through ligation?
Recombinant DNA
Which process is involved in gene cloning when the recombinant plasmid is transferred into a host cell, typically a bacterium?
Replication
In bacterial cells used as host organisms, which processes are involved in expressing the gene to make protein products like insulin and growth hormones?
Transcription and translation
In plant genetic engineering, which of the following acts as a vector for transferring genes into plant cells?
Agrobacterium tumefaciens
Test your knowledge on DNA cloning, gene insertion, and molecular tools used in genetic engineering. Questions cover topics such as plasmids, restriction enzymes, and ligation process.
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