Biotechnology- Principles and Processes Question 33
33. Which one of the following is used as vector for cloning genes into higher organisms? [2010]
(a) Baculovirus
(b) Salmonella typhimurium
(c) Rhizopus nigricans
(d) Retrovirus
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Answer : d
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(d) Retrovirus has the ability to transform normal cells into cancerous cells. Hence, it can used as a vector for cloning desirable genes into animal cells.
