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  • In genetic engineering, a DNA segment (gene) of interest is transferred to the host cell through a vector. Consider the following four agents (A-D) in this regard and select the correct option abou

In genetic engineering, a DNA segment (gene) of interest is transferred 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

Statements

(A) A bacterium

(B) Plasmid

(C) Plasmodium

(D) Bacteriophage
Options:

Option: 1

(A), (B) and (D) only


Option: 2

(A) only


Option: 3

(A) and (C) only


Option: 4

(B) and (D) only


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Bacterium-microorganisms that lack nuclei.

Plasmodium-parasite that causes malaria

Plasmid -small DNA found in the bacterial cell.

Bacteriophage-virus that multiple in bacterial cells. It acts as a vector.

The correct option is d.

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