Notes from NEET topper
Different Types of Vectors:
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Plasmid Vectors: Circular DNA molecules that replicate independently in bacterial cells and are widely used in gene cloning.
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Bacterial Artificial Chromosomes (BACs): Large DNA vectors that can carry large DNA fragments, often used in genome mapping.
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Yeast Artificial Chromosomes (YACs): Used for cloning large DNA fragments in yeast cells.
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Viral Vectors: Modified viruses used to transfer genes into eukaryotic cells for gene therapy or research purposes.
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Cosmid Vectors: Combines features of plasmids and phage vectors and can carry large DNA fragments.
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Expression Vectors: Designed for the expression of cloned genes in host cells, often containing promoters and regulatory elements.
