NEET Zoology Recombinant DNA MCQ Question
If a recombinant DNA containing an origin of replication with a high copy number is introduced into Escherichia coli, what is the expected number of copies per bacterial cell if the ori supports 50 copies in ideal conditions?
50 copies
25 copies
100 copies
10 copies
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The origin of replication is responsible for controlling the copy number of the linked DNA. If it supports 50 copies in ideal conditions, the expected number of copies per bacterial cell would be 50.
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