NEET Solved Paper 2014 Question 39
Question: Which vector can clone only a small fragment of DNA? [AIPMT 2014]
Options:
A) Bacterial artificial chromosome
B) Yeast artificial chromosome
C) Plasmid
D) Cosmid
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
- Plasmid is a small fragment of DNA (about 10 Kbp size) that is physically separate form and can replicate freely of chromosomal DNA within a cell. It can clone small DNA fragments. Cosmid-45 Kbp BAC-300-350 Kbp YAC-1 Mbp/1,000 Kbp-2,500 Kbp)