MCQ
An extrachromosomal $DNA$, which can be used as vector in gene cloning is called
  • A
    Transposon
  • B
    Intron
  • C
    Exon
  • Plasmid

Answer

Correct option: D.
Plasmid
d
Plasmids are extrachromosomal molecules of $DNA$ that replicate independently of the bacterial chromosomes. They are normally closed, circular, super coiled. They are used as a vector for cloning and genetic engineering.

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