what is a vector and a host in biotech?

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what is a vector and a host in biotech?

I need to define: vector, host, and plasmid-why is a plasmid so useful in recombinant DNA?

2006-12-11 08:53:03 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering

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A vector is a uninfected carrier and transmitter, a host is a place for reproduction and infection.

So for bubonic plague, the flea is the vector, the rat and people are the hosts.

2006-12-11 12:14:31 · answer #1 · answered by www.HaysEngineering.com 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

I agree with the guy above me.

2006-12-11 15:39:35 · answer #2 · answered by sharke45 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋