What is NOT true regarding the use of yeast artificial chromosomes (YACs) for cloning?

a. They are circular vectors.
b. Large fragments of DNA can be inserted into them.
c. They have features to allow them to replicate and segregate like normal eukaryotic chromosomes.
d. They contain a gene for selection.


Answer: A

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