CBSE Class 12 Biotechnology — Chapter Summary

Recombinant DNA technology, also called genetic engineering, refers to methods used for directly manipulating the nucleic acid or genome of an organism. Its development became possible through major advances in DNA structure, replication, and the discovery of enzymes that can cut and join DNA. A cen

The host–vector system is the basic framework of recombinant DNA technology. A vector carries the desired DNA fragment, called the insert, into a compatible host. The host then provides the cellular machinery needed for replication and expression of the recombinant DNA. Together, the host and vector

Gene cloning is the process of using a gene for its product in biotechnology and other applications by transferring a DNA fragment containing the gene of interest into a host cell with the help of a vector. This makes many copies of the gene available for study, use, and further application. The cha