Recombinant DNA technology

NCERT Biology Class 12, Chapter 9

Recombinant DNA technology NEET Biology MCQ

Last updated: July 30, 2026

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Which of the following DNA is generally not used as a gene engineering vector?

Abacterial chromosome
Bplasmid DNA
Cviral DNA
Dphage DNA

Correct answer: A. bacterial chromosome

Bacterial chromosomes are part of the bacterial cell and not typically used for gene transfer or genetic engineering purposes. Plasmids, viral DNA, and phage DNA are commonly used as vectors in recombinant DNA technology.

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