In which circumstance would you most likely use a virus instead of a plasmid as a vector?
A) When the host cell is bacterial
B) When the host cell is yeast
C) When the transgene is about 5,000 bp long
D) When the transgene is about 15,000 bp long
E) When the transgene is about 50,000 bp long

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Viral vectors can accommodate larger transgenes compared to plasmids. While plasmids are typically used for smaller genes due to their size limitations, viral vectors are preferred for larger genes, around 15,000 bp or more, because of their higher capacity for genetic material.

In Which Circumstance Would You Most Likely Use a Virus