NEET 2017 · Class 12

Biotechnology: Principles and Processes

A gene whose expression helps to identify transformed cell is known as :

  1. (A)Vector
  2. (B)Plasmid
  3. (C)Structural gene
  4. (D)Selectable marker

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In addition to 'ori', the vector requires a selectable marker, which helps in identifying and eliminating non-transformants and selectively permitting the growth of the transformants.

Chapter
Biotechnology: Principles and Processes
Section
9.2 Tools of Recombinant DNA Technology
Page
8
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0, emb=1.0, combined=1.0). Verified: high — The span explicitly states that a selectable marker helps identify transformed cells, directly matching the MCQ definition.

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