Which of the Following Would Be Linked to a Promoter

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be linked to a promoter to determine if a particular gene introduced into a host cell is directing the synthesis of protein?

• A)amp^R
• B)lacZ
• C)X-gal
• D)EcoRI
• E)the luciferase gene

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