THE MOLECULAR BASIS OF INHERITANCE
RECOMBINANT DNA
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Plasmid is an example of host cell.
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Unable to receive DNA molecule through transformation.
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An organism that prevents cloning vectors from multiplying.
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An organism that is used to receive recombinant DNA for cloning purposes.
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Detailed explanation-1: -coli bacteriophage is one of the most widely used vectors used to carry recombinant DNA into bacterial cells. This virus makes an excellent vector because about one-third of its genome is considered nonessential, meaning that it can be removed and replaced by foreign DNA (i.e., the DNA being inserted).
Detailed explanation-2: -Recombinant insulin is synthesized by inserting the human insulin gene into E. coli, or yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) which then produces insulin for human use.
Detailed explanation-3: -The process of inserting recombinant DNA into host cells is called transformation, or transfection if the host cells are derived from an animal. A host cell or organism that contains recombinant DNA is described as transgenic.
Detailed explanation-4: -An organism that receives the recombinant DNA is called a genetically modified organism (GMO). If the foreign DNA that is introduced comes from a different species, the host organism is called transgenic.