Q. Which of the following enzyme(s) are NOT essential for gene cloning? A. Restriction enzymes B. DNA ligase C. DNA mutase D. DNA recombinase E. DNA polymerase Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
A) C and D only
B) A and B only
C) D and E only
D) B and C only
Explanation
[Solution by Claude - not from source] Gene cloning needs restriction enzymes (cutting), DNA ligase (joining) and DNA polymerase (replication in the host). DNA mutase and DNA recombinase are not essential. Answer (1), as in the answer key.
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