In gene cloning, this refers to an agent such as plasmid or virus that carries new genetic material into cells - think about it as your photocopy machine for your favorite recipe!
This technology allows genes from two different species to be combined within one organism – imagine combining two different recipes into one unique dish!
A small, circular piece of DNA that is separate from the chromosomal DNA, often used as a vector in gene cloning. It's like a blank recipe card where you can write down your copied recipe.