write the functions of (a) cloning (b) gene therapy
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a) Cloning vector
A cloning vector is a small piece of DNA that can be stably maintained in an organism, and into which a foreign DNA fragment can be inserted for cloning purposes. ...
There are many types of cloning vectors, but the most commonly used ones are genetically engineered plasmids.
b) Gene therapy is when DNA is introduced into a patient to treat a genetic disease. The new DNA usually contains a functioning gene to correct the effects of a disease-causing mutation. Gene therapy uses sections of DNA? (usually genes?) to treat or prevent disease.
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