Which of the Following Characteristics Makes Plasmids Useful as a Vector

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which of the following characteristics makes plasmids useful as a vector?

• A) Unlike viruses, plasmids do not need to be coaxed to infect cells by artificial means.
• B) Many plasmids contain genes that convey antibiotic resistance.
• C) Plasmids can accommodate a large amount (over 100 kb) of DNA.
• D) Plasmids use the same origin of replication as eukaryotic cells.
• E) All of the above

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