When Bacterial Artificial Chromosomes (BACs) Are Used as Cloning Vectors

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Short Answer

When bacterial artificial chromosomes (BACs) are used as cloning vectors, what size of DNA fragment can be cloned?

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Definitions:

Genetic Abortion

Termination of a pregnancy based on the genetic characteristics of the fetus, often after the detection of genetic anomalies.

Genetic Materials

Biological substances that carry an organism’s genetic information, such as DNA and RNA.

Artificial Insemination

A medical procedure that involves directly inserting sperm into a woman's uterus or cervix to achieve pregnancy.

Human Embryos

Early stages of human development, from fertilization until the end of the eighth week of gestation.