Notes from NEET topper
Components of Vectors:
Vectors typically consist of the following components:
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Origin of Replication: This is the DNA sequence where DNA replication initiates.
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Selectable Marker: Genes conferring resistance to antibiotics or other selective agents.
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Multiple Cloning Site (MCS): A region with multiple unique restriction enzyme recognition sites for DNA insertion.
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Promoters and Regulatory Elements: If required, these elements control gene expression.
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Plasmid Backbone: The basic structure of the vector that provides stability and replication machinery.
