NEET 1999 · Class 12

Biotechnology: Principles and Processes

59. Which of the following is related to genetic engineering?

  1. (A)Heterosis
  2. (B)Mutation
  3. (C)Plastid
  4. (D)Plasmid

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The diagram illustrates the process of creating recombinant DNA. It starts with 'Foreign DNA' (a linear double helix) and 'Vector DNA (plasmid)' (a circular double helix).

Chapter
Biotechnology: Principles and Processes
Section
9.2 Tools of Recombinant DNA Technology

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0, emb=0.9005, combined=0.9403). Verified: high — The span explicitly states that plasmids are used as vectors in recombinant DNA technology, which is a core component of genetic engineering, directly linking plasmids to the correct answer.

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