What Is the Function of the Amp^r Gene in a Vector

question 1

Multiple Choice

What is the function of the amp^r gene in a vector?

• A)It is a restriction enzyme recognition site.
• B)It is a selectable marker.
• C)It is the origin of replication.
• D)It makes the enzyme ß-galactosidase if it is intact, indicating vectors without inserts.
• E)It is required for packing into viral shells.

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Definitions:

Marginal Revenue

The additional income received from selling one more unit of a good or service.

Industry Supply Curve

A graphical representation showing the total quantity of a good or service that producers in an industry are willing and able to supply at different price levels.

Marginal Cost Curves

A graphical representation showing how the cost of producing one more unit of a good varies with the quantity of the good produced.

AVC

Average Variable Cost, which is the total variable costs divided by the quantity of output produced.