Which vector can clone only a small fragment of DNA? | CGP Edu

Biology Biotechnology Principles and Processes Tools Of Recombinant DNA Technology Single Correct MCQ

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Published on: August 21, 2026

Which vector can clone only a small fragment of DNA?

A

Yeast artificial chromosome

B

Plasmid

C

Cosmid

D

Bacterial artificial chromosome

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Plasmids are small cloning vectors that can carry only small fragments of DNA, unlike BACs, YACs, or cosmids which can carry larger DNA inserts.

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