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Q. The term 'recombinant $DNA$' refers to

Biotechnology : Principles and Processes

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After cutting the source $DNA$ and the vector $DNA$ with a specific restriction enzyme, the cut out 'gene of interest' from the source $DNA$ and the cut vector with space are mixed and ligase enzyme is added. This results in the formation of $rDNA$ or hybrid $DNA$ or chimeric $DNA$.