Zoology-Recombinant DNA

NEET Zoology Recombinant DNA MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Easy-Class 12

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?

A

10,000

B

1,000

C

100

D

100,000

Correct Answer

Option A

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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