Which of the Following Statements About Cosmid Vectors Is False

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about cosmid vectors is false?

• A) They can accept DNA inserts of 35-45kb in size
• B) They can replicate autonomously like a plasmid
• C) Their DNA is packaged in the heads of lambda phage particles
• D) They do not contain an origin of replication or a selectable marker gene
• E) All of these

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