For a plasmid to be a cloning vector, the minimum numbers o…

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Published on: August 21, 2026

For a plasmid to be a cloning vector, the minimum numbers of elements required are

origin of replication, multiple cloning site, selection marker

origin of replication, multiple cloning site, selection marker, promoter

origin of replication, multiple cloning site, selection marker, translational start site

origin of replication, multiple cloning site, promoter

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The correct answer is:

A cloning vector must have:

• Ori → for replication

• MCS → for DNA insertion

• Selectable marker → for identifying transformed cells

Promoter and translational start site are not essential for a basic cloning vector.

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