Class 12 · Biotechnology: Principles and Processes

Tools of Genetic Engineering — NEET Biology

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Now we know from the foregoing discussion that genetic engineering or recombinant DNA technology can be accomplished only if we have the key tools, i.e., restriction enzymes, polymerase enzymes, ligases, vectors and the host organism. Let us try to understand some of these in detail.

NCERT Biology · Class 12 · Chapter 9 · Paragraph 19
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Which of the following is not considered a key tool in recombinant DNA technology?

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Correct answer: C tRNA molecules

NCERT lists restriction enzymes, polymerases, ligases, vectors, and host organisms as essential tools. tRNA is not included.

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Now we know from the foregoing discussion that genetic engineering or recombinant DNA technology can be accomplished only if we have the key tools, i.e., restriction enzymes, polymerase enzymes, ligases, vectors and the host organism. Let us try to understand some of these in detail.
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High probability for NEET 2027. Adjacent to a frequently-asked paragraph in the same chapter.
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Biotechnology: Principles and Processes, Class 12 NCERT Biology.

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