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A vector in Biology is a carrier /transporter of a virus fungi or bacteria. For example a plasmid is a vector that carries genetic information to a cell, and the mosquito is the vector of the malaria causing parasite.

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Is vector calculus and differential equations needed for marine biology?

Marine biology is a vast discipline incorporating every aspect of biology but with a marine emphasis, this ranges from ecology (which is heavily statistical) to physiology. So in answer to your question, yes it is used, the need however depends on what path you take. Vector calculus has proved to be useful while studying marine biology.


What is a positive selection vector?

A positive selection vector is a type of vector used in molecular biology that contains a gene conferring a specific trait or resistance to a selection agent, such as an antibiotic. This allows for the selection of only those cells that have successfully taken up the vector and integrated the gene.


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PUC18 is a plasmid, specifically a commonly used cloning vector in molecular biology research. It is small in size and contains a multiple cloning site for inserting DNA fragments, as well as antibiotic resistance genes for selection in bacteria.


Can a human be vector?

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Can a vector be represented in terms of unit vector?

Yes, a vector can be represented in terms of a unit vector which is in the same direction as the vector. it will be the unit vector in the direction of the vector times the magnitude of the vector.


What is null vector?

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What is the angle between vector a and vector b when mode of vector a plus vector b is equal to mode of vector a minus vector b?

90 degrees


Is vector A parallel vector B given that vector A is equal to the zero vector and vector B is equal to the zero vector?

The zero vector is both parallel and perpendicular to any other vector. V.0 = 0 means zero vector is perpendicular to V and Vx0 = 0 means zero vector is parallel to V.


What is the reverse process of vectors addition?

reverse process of vector addition is vector resolution.


Vector that shows the combined effect of two or more vector?

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What is relationship between vector space and vector subspace?

Vector spaces can be formed of vector subspaces.