STANDARDBotany-Genetic Engineering
STANDARD Botany Recombinant DNA Technology MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium
In genetic engineering, the antibiotics are used
A
As selectable markers
B
To select healthy vectors
C
As sequences from where replication starts
D
To keep the cultures free of infection
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Some antibiotics genes are carried by the plasmids that are responsible for a useful characteristic displayed by host bacterium. These are called selectable markers. They help in identifying and selectively permitting growth of the desired transformant.
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