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Which of the following is commonly used as a vector for introducing a fragment in human lymphocytes?

  1. A
    phage
  2. B
    plasmid
  3. C
    Retrovirus
  4. D

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Retroviruses are used as vectors in gene therapy to deliver functional genes into animal cells, including human lymphocytes. They are modified to be non-pathogenic but retain the ability to integrate their genetic material into the host genome. plasmids are used for plant cells.

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Which of the following is commonly used as a vector for introducing a fragment in human lymphocytes?
A
phage
B
plasmid
C
Retrovirus
D

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