NEET AIPMT SOLVED PAPER MAINS 2012

  • question_answer
    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: A

    Solution :

    The integration of selectable marker gene along with a gene of interest is helpful for identifying transformed cells. However, the presence of selectable marker gene for antibiotic resistance in a genetically modified organism that is released into environment is not desirable.


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