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What is meant by gene cloning?

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It tells about technique in which a desired gene is ligated with a vector. By transformation, this recombinant gene is introduced into host cell. Each newly formed cell will get a copy of this gene.
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  • What is meant by gene flow ?

    A
    Flating of genes
    B
    Exchange of genetic material
    C
    Melting of genes
    D
    None of the above
  • Gene cloning is:

    A
    Gene is isolated annd inserted in same organism
    B
    Gene is isolated and inserted in different organism
    C
    Gene is isolated and inserted in plasmid of other organism
    D
    Gene is isolated and inserted in chromosomal DNA
  • Which is used in gene cloning?

    A
    Lomasome
    B
    Mesosome
    C
    Plasmids
    D
    Nucleotide
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