Question

Which types of hosts can receive a ligated vector carrying a desired gene for multiplication?

Options

• Only bacterial hosts

• Only plant hosts

• Bacterial, plant, or animal hosts

• Only animal hosts

Answer 1

Once a desired gene or DNA fragment is ligated into a suitable vector, it is transferred into a specific host where it can multiply. The host can be bacterial, plant, or animal, depending on the type of vector used and the purpose of the cloning experiment.