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Biotechnology: Principles and Processes — BIOLOGY STD 12 Science — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceBIOLOGYBiotechnology: Principles and Processes3 Marks
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What is meant by gene cloning?
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A set of experimental methods used to assemble recombinant DNA molecules and to use them for cloning in host organism is called gene cloning. Gene cloning involves following main steps:
  • Selection of a suitable gene.
  • Treating the gene to obtain small fragments.
  • Transferring the fragment in a suitable host.

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