NEET2010ZoologyBiotechnology - Principles and ProcessesActual
Which of the following is used in gene cloning?
Options
- ANucleoids
- BLomasomes
- CMesosomes
- DPlasmids
Correct answer
D. Plasmids
Step-by-step solution
Plasmids are extrachromosomal genetic elements (DNA) found in bacterial cells. These can exist and replicate independently of the bacterial chromosome. Now-a-days, plasmids are widely used as vectors to produce recombinant DNA for gene cloning.