A Plasmid That Contains Separate Origins of Replication for Two

question 16

Multiple Choice

A plasmid that contains separate origins of replication for two different species is called a(n) ________.

• A) R factor
• B) expression vector
• C) viral vector
• D) shuttle vector

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