Essential Biochemistry - Genetic Engineering (Section 2 - No. 4)
What is the key advantage of using plasmids as cloning vectors?
They are small and easy to manipulate.
They can carry very large DNA fragments.
They can integrate directly into the host cell's genome.
They are derived from viruses and are highly efficient.
Explication
Plasmids are preferred as cloning vectors because of their small size and ease of manipulation.