Which of the Following Is True Regarding Alpha Complementation?
A)The $\beta$

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true regarding alpha complementation?

• A)The plasmid encodes the amino terminal of \(\beta\)-galactosidase while the host bacterium encodes the carboxyl portion .
• B)The plasmid encodes both amino and carboxyl terminals of the lacZ region.
• C)The complete \(\beta\)-galactosidase enzyme is made by the host.
• D)When the alpha and beta regions fuse they form an inactive peptide.