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In genetic engineering, a DNA segment (gene) of interest, is translated to the host cell through a vector. Consider the following four agents (A-D) in this regard and select the correct option about which one or more of these can be used as a vector/vectors
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(A) A bacterium (B) Plasmid
(C) Plasmodium (D) Bacteriophage

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(A),(B) and (D) Only

B

(A) only

C

(A) and (C) only

D

(B) and (C) only

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d
Plasmids and bacteriphages are used as vectors in genetic engineering.
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