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A cosmid is a
Options:
A .  naturally occurring vector
B .  vector constructed using plasmid DNA and cos site of  Lambda phage DNA
C .  plasmid DNA with RNA
D .  none of the above
Answer: Option B
:
B
Cosmids can be used to clone DNA fragments up to 45 kb in length.A cosmid is a type of hybrid plasmid that contains a Lambda phage cos sequence. The DNA sequences of Cosmids(cos sites + plasmid =cosmids) are originally from the lambda phage. They are often used as a cloning vector in genetic engineering

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