STANDARDBotany-Biotechnology and its Application

STANDARD Botany Genetic Engineering MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

The linking of antibiotic resistance gene with the plasmid vector became possible with

A

DNA polymerase

B

Exonucleases

C

DNA ligase

D

Endonucleases

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

DNA ligase is an enzyme that repairs irregularities or breaks in the backbone of double stranded DNA molecule. It has three general functions - It seals repairs in the DNA, recombination fragment and it connects okazaki fragments.

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