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Biotechnology Principles and Processes question

2012 · Q50
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Biotechnology Principles and Processes question

2012 · Q50

NEETBiologyBiotechnology Principles and ProcessesMCQ+4 / −1
In genetic engineering, the antibiotics are used
  1. A
    As sequences from where replication starts
  2. B
    As selectable markers
  3. C
    To keep the cultures free of infection
  4. D
    To select healthy vectors
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Correct answer: B

Antibiotics are powerful medicines that fight bacterial infections. They either kill bacteria or keep them from reproducing. In genetic engineering, the antibiotics are used as selectable markers.

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