A gene which is been inserted into a cloning vector is referred to as a cloned gene. A cloning vector replicates independently in the host cell. The function of the gene product is often studied by cloning the gene. Cloning vectors are the vehicles that are used in carrying the foreign DNA molecules. The cloning vectors are the small piece of DNA obtained from one organism and can be stably maintained in other organisms. A foreign DNA fragment can be inserted into the cloning vector that can replicate in a host organism.

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A gene which is been inserted into a cloning vector is referred to as a cloned gene. A cloning vector replicates independently in the host cell. The function of the gene product is often studied by cloning the gene. Cloning vectors are the vehicles that are used in carrying the foreign DNA molecules. The cloning vectors are the small piece of DNA obtained from one organism and can be stably maintained in other organisms. A foreign DNA fragment can be inserted into the cloning vector that can replicate in a host organism.

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