Biotechnology- Principles and Processes Question 16

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

(a) Vector

(b) Plasmid

(c) Structural gene

(d) Selectable marker

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Answer : d

Hints & Solutions

(d) Selectable markers in recombinant DNA technology, helps in identification and elimination of non-transformants and selectively permits the growth of the transformants.