Biology · Biotechnology Principles
Plasmids are extensively used as vectors in genetic engineering primarily because:
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- 1They lack their own origin of replication (ori) sequence.
- 2They can freely shuttle naturally between animal and plant cells without modifications.
- 3Both of their terminal ends serve as active replication forks.
- 4They possess selectable markers, such as antibiotic resistance genes.✓
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They possess selectable markers, such as antibiotic resistance genes.
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