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In recombinant DNA technology, a plasmid...

In recombinant DNA technology, a plasmid vector is cleaved by

A

modified DNA ligase

B

a heated alkaline solution

C

the same enzyme that cleaves the donor DNA

D

the different enzyme than that cleaves the donor DNA.

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The correct Answer is:
C
Plasmid vector is cleaved by same restriction enzyme that cleaves donor DNA leading to creation of sticky ends.
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