Biology Biotechnology Principles and Processes Tools Of Recombinant DNA Technology Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 11, 2026

Once we have introduced the desired gene into the bacteriophage DNA and the bacteriophage is allowed to divide in the bacteria, then the number of copies of desired gene that can be produced will be-

A
1
B
Equal to the number of bacteriophages produced
C
Less than the number of bacteriophages produced
D
More than the number of bacteriophages produced

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B

Each bacteriophage carrying the desired gene replicates inside bacteria, producing one copy of the gene per phage particle, so the number of gene copies equals the number of bacteriophages formed.

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