The $\beta$ -Galactosidase Gene That Is Inserted into Plasmid Cloning Vectors Is

question 13

Multiple Choice

The $\beta$ -galactosidase gene that is inserted into plasmid cloning vectors is used to

• A) cleave the DNA in a sequence-specific fashion.
• B) disrupt the antibiotic-resistance gene, making it nonfunctional.
• C) determine if the cloning has been successful.
• D) protect the bacteria from bacteriophage infection.

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