Definition of rDNA technology: It is the process of cutting and joining two different DNA molecules and inserting it into a host organism using a vector to produce copies or express the desired gene.
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Or It is process that involves the identification, isolation and insertion of gene of interest into a vector such as a plasmid to form a recombinant DNA molecule and production of many copies of that gene fragment or product encoded by that gene inside the host.
Humulin: Human insulin produced using rDNA technology
Human insulin gene inserted into a vector and transferred to bacterium and bacteria acts as bio factories producing human insulin
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