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Gene of interest with vector:

Correct answer: A. Recombinant DNA

  • A. Recombinant DNA
  • B. Cuts double stranded DNA
  • C. Four or six
  • D. Bind by supplementary base pair

Explanation

First the gene of interest is cut and paste into a vector, such as a plasmid, to form recombinant DNA. The recombinant DNA is then inserted into a host which makes copies of the gene.

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