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The antibiotic resistance gene can be used as ________ marker for selecting transformants.(a) selectable(b) differential(c) similar(d) radioactiveThis question was addressed to me during a job interview.I'm obligated to ask this question of Biotechnology topic in portion Biotechnology Principles and Processes of Biology – Class 12

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Correct choice is (a) selectable

Best explanation: The antibiotic resistance gene can be used as a selectable marker for SELECTING transformants. This gene CONFERS the trait for artificial SELECTION and may code for resistance to any antibiotic such as ampicillin, penicillin, kanamycin, tetracycline, etc. The successful transformants will grow on antibiotic-containing media.



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