Question

Plasmid DNA acts as _____ to transfer the piece of DNA attached to it into the host organism.

• A. protein
• B. carrier
• C. vector
• D. antibody

Answer 1

Answer:

C. vector

• A vector is a DNA molecule used as a vehicle to artificially carry foreign genetic material into another cell.

• Plasmid DNA is commonly used as a vector to insert the gene of interest in the desired organism.