NEET Zoology Recombinant DNA MCQ Question
If a particular vector has an origin of replication that supports a copy number of 10 per cell, how many copies of the recombinant DNA are expected in a population of 1000 transformed cells?
10,000
1,000
100
100,000
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The origin of replication controls the copy number of the linked DNA. With a copy number of 10 per cell, 1000 cells will have 10,000 copies (10 copies/cell × 1000 cells).
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