Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Biology

Chapter

Biotechnology -Principles and Processes

Question:
Which of the following is an important feature required for cloning in a vector?
1. Origin of replication
2. Recognition sites
3. Selectable marker
Options:
1
1, 2
2, 3
1, 2, 3
Correct Answer:
1, 2, 3
Explanation:
To facilitate cloning into a vector, following features are required: 1. Origin of replication- a sequence from where replication is initiated 2. selectable marker- the vector requires a selectable marker that helps in identifying and eliminating non-transformants. Normally, the genes encoding for antibiotic resistance genes are considered useful. 3. Cloning sitesS- In order to link the alien DNA, the vector needs to have very few, preferably single recognition sites for the commonly used restriction enzymes.