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प्रश्न
Describe briefly the following:
Origin of replication
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उत्तर
One of the most important components of a plasmid is the sequence of bases that initiates replication. It is known as the origin of replication (ori). This is a region of the plasmid genome that acts as a start signal for self-replication (making another copy of itself). Any portion of DNA connected to this sequence can be replicated within host cells. This characteristic is utilised to create multiple copies of linked DNA (or DNA inserts).
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Name the selectable markers in the cloning vector pBR322. Mention the role they play.
State how has Agrobacterium tumifaciens been made a useful cloning vector to transfer DNA to plant cells.
Why is the coding sequence of an enzyme β-galactosidase a preferred selectable marker in comparison to the ones named above?
A suitable vector for gene cloning in higher organism is ______.
A cloning vector should possess which of the following characters?
- Origin of replication (Ori)
- Ability to destroy the alien DNA
- Cloning site to link the alien DNA
- The tumour inducing plasmid Ti.
- Selectable marker.
- Low molecular weight
The CORRECT combination is
Which of the following is not a cloning vector?
What does ‘competent’ refer to in competent cells used in transformation experiments?
A plasmid without a selectable marker was chosen as vector for cloning a gene. How does this affect the experiment?
Describe the role of CaCl2 in the preparation of competent cells?
For selection of recombinants, insertional inactivation of antibiotic marker has been superceded by insertional inactivation of a marker gene coding for a chromogenic substrate. Give reasons.
The figure below shows the structure of a plasmid.

A foreign DNA was ligated at BamH1. The transformants were then grown in a medium containing antibiotics tetracycline and ampicillin.
Choose the correct observation for the growth of bacterial colonies from the given table.
Which of the following enzyme(s) are NOT essential for gene cloning?
- Restriction enzymes
- DNA ligase
- DNA mutase
- DNA recombinase
- DNA polymerase
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
The following diagram showing restriction sites in E. coli cloning vector pBR322. Find the role of ‘X’ and ‘Y’ genes:

The “Ti plasmid” of Agrobacterium tumefaciens stands for ______.
What is the basic biological nature of plasmids when used as cloning vectors?
What is the primary role of a cloning site in a vector?
Which of the following is a group of vectors used for gene transfer into animals?
