In recombinant DNA technology, plasmids may be used to:

A. introduce foreign DNA into bacteria
B. cut DNA at a specific location
C. introduce foreign DNA into human cells
D. activate restriction enzymes


Ans: A. introduce foreign DNA into bacteria

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