During the Preparation of a Human Genomic Library, Plasmids Containing

question 82

Multiple Choice

During the preparation of a human genomic library, plasmids containing human DNA fragments are inserted into:

• A) compatible human cells
• B) an antibiotic-resistant strain of E. coli to protect the inserted fragments
• C) antibiotic-sensitive E. coli cells that become antibiotic-resistant if transformed
• D) bacteriophages
• E) mRNA molecules

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