Q. This method of finding a gene is used when researchers very little about the gene they are trying to find. This process results in a complete gene library : a collection of copies of DNA fragments that represent the entire genome of an organism. Identify the method
A) Cloning
B) Shotgun cloning
C) Gene synthesis
D) Cloning
Explanation
Shotgun cloning involves cutting the DNA of the entire genome into pieces with restriction enzyme, inserting these pieces or fragments into bacteria or yeast with plasmids or viruses and allowing the organism to reproduce making copies or clones of the DNA fragments
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