Which of the following enzyme(s) are NOT essential for gene cloning? Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- D and E only
- B and C only
- C and D only
- A and B only
Answer
(3) C and D only
Solution
Gene cloning needs restriction enzymes (to cut DNA), DNA ligase (to join the gene to the vector) and DNA polymerase (to amplify the DNA, e.g. by PCR).
'DNA mutase' and 'DNA recombinase' are not tools needed for gene cloning.
So C and D are not essential.
Answer: (3)