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Which organism is a common host for cloning?

Answer: E. coli.

  • A E. coli
  • B the human cells
  • C only a plant leaf
  • D a virus shell

Correct answer: A. E. coli

Explanation: E. coli is a standard bacterial cloning host.

PlasmidGene of interestcutrestriction enzymeligateRecombinantplasmidHost cell

Recombinant DNA technology: a gene of interest and plasmid are cut by the same restriction enzyme, ligated into a recombinant plasmid, and introduced into a host cell.

Concept context

Recombinant DNA, GMOs, PCR, CRISPR, and biotechnology applications. Growing importance in NEET.

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