The sequence that controls the copy number of the linked DNA in the vector is termed
Answer: (D) Ori site. Answer: (D) Ori site Solution: The origin of replication (ori) is the sequence from where replication starts; it is also the sequence responsible for controlling the copy number of the linked DNA in a vector.
- A.Palindromic sequence
- B.Recognition site
- C.Selectable marker
- D.Ori site✓
Correct Answer
(D) Ori site
Solution & Explanation
Answer: (D) Ori site Solution: The origin of replication (ori) is the sequence from where replication starts; it is also the sequence responsible for controlling the copy number of the linked DNA in a vector. A palindromic sequence/recognition site is where restriction enzymes cut, and a selectable marker helps eliminate non-transformants — none of these governs copy number. (answer_source: external — NEET 2020 had no printed biology key; this answer is NCERT-derived.) NCERT Reference: Ch 9, p.169, line(s) 9 — "This sequence is also responsible for controlling the copy number of the linked DNA"
