A Bacterial Sample Was Contaminated with an Unknown Preparation of Vector

question 3

Multiple Choice

A bacterial sample was contaminated with an unknown preparation of vector DNA.In order to identify the vector,the bacteria was streaked on a plate and incubated overnight.Examination of the plate revealed at least 120 clear plaques.Which of the following is a plausible conclusion?

• A)The vector could be a plasmid.
• B)The vector could be a phage.
• C)The vector is a Ti.
• D)The vector is puc18.
• E)The vector is a cosmid.

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