Expression Vectors Are Different from Other Vectors Because They Contain

question 118

Multiple Choice

Expression vectors are different from other vectors because they contain

• A) drug-resistance markers.
• B) telomeres.
• C) regulatory regions that permit the cloned DNA to produce a gene product.
• D) DNA origins.
• E) reporter genes that are expressed in the host.

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Definitions:

Spina Bifida

A congenital malformation characterized by the partial closure of the spine and its surrounding membranes.

Meningitis

An inflammation of the membranes (meninges) surrounding the brain and spinal cord, typically caused by an infection.

Inflammation

The biological reaction to harm, disease, or discomfort manifesting as redness, heat, inflammation, and discomfort.

Meninges

Three protective membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord.