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question 14

Multiple Choice

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In an effort to produce large amounts of a eukaryotic gene product, a plasmid that contains both a eukaryotic gene of interest and an antibiotic resistant gene was constructed. A transformation was performed to attempt to insert the plasmid into the bacterium, E. coli. Which of the following describes a growth condition and culture analysis that supports the claim that plasmid has entered the E. coli bacterial cell.

• A) A
• B) B
• C) C
• D) D

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