Question

The plasmid pUC derives its name from

• A. the researchers who discovered it.
• B. the source it was discovered from.
• C. the place it was discovered at.
• D. the role it was discovered for.

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

pUC is a group of plasmid cloning vectors utilized profusely in the recombinant DNA technology. It is also used as a model plasmid for research studies. The name 'pUC' is derived from the 'p' as the general prefix for plasmid and 'UC' represents the University of California, where the plasmid was discovered and work was done on it.