NEET Zoology Recombinant DNA MCQ Question
What is the role of ligase in the preparation of recombinant DNA?
It joins the cut source DNA and vector DNA.
It cuts the DNA at specific locations.
It amplifies the DNA fragments.
It separates DNA fragments by size.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Ligase is responsible for joining the cut 'gene of interest' from the source DNA with the cut vector DNA, resulting in the formation of recombinant DNA, as stated in the NCERT context.
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