NEET2019ZoologyBiotechnology - Principles and ProcessesActual
Select the correctly matched pair.
Options
- ACosmid - Cannot be used in human genome project
- BBAC -300-350 ~kb of foreign DNA
- CYAC - Can clone fragments upto 45 ~kb in length only
- DPhagemid - An RNA based cloning vector carrying an origin of replication derived from adenovirus.
Correct answer
B. BAC -300-350 ~kb of foreign DNA
Step-by-step solution
Bacterial artificial chromosome (BAC) vectors are based on natural, extra-chromosomal plasmid of E.coli. These vectors can accommodate upto 300-350 ~kb of foreign DNA and are also being used in genome sequencing project.