Which Feature of a Plasmid Cloning Vector Is Necessary for the Plasmid

question 89

Multiple Choice

Which feature of a plasmid cloning vector is necessary for the plasmid to be replicated inside a host cell?

• A) lacZ⁺gene
• B) ampicillin resistance gene
• C) origin of replication
• D) ribosomal binding site
• E) restriction site

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