What Is the Function of the Amp^r Gene in a Plasmid

question 7

Multiple Choice

What is the function of the amp^r gene in a plasmid vector?

• A)It provides several unique restriction enzyme recognition sites for opening up the plasmid.
• B)It allows a researcher to separate bacterial cells with a plasmid from those without a plasmid.
• C)It contains an origin for replication of the bacterial chromosome.
• D)It allows a researcher to distinguish plasmids with an insert from those without an insert.
• E)It is required for packing plasmid DNA into bacteriophage heads.

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