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Question
Suneeta is planning an experiment to clone a gene in a vector. So, she has to choose a good cloning vector.
Which one of the vectors shown below should she choose? Justify your answer by giving two reasons.
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| Vector A | Vector B | Vector C |
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Solution
A cloning vector should have a replication origin that allows it to reproduce itself within the host cell. It should include a restriction site for the insertion of the target DNA. It should include a selectable marker with an antibiotic resistance gene to aid in the screening of the recombinant organism. By taking into account all of the above, She should select Vector-C.
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