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

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceBIOLOGYBiotechnology: Principles and Processes2 Marks
Question
Why is E. coli bacteria considered a suitable host for cloning?
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Answer

E. coli bacteria is considered a suitable host for cloning due to the following properties :
(1) It is easily transformed.
(2) It lacks functional restriction enzymes.
(3) This recombinant DNA helps in replication.
(4) Its DNA structure and other biochemical activities are completely known.
(5) Its plasmid and bacteriophages have been clearly characterized.

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