When Plasmids Are Used to Produce a Desired Protein

question 13

Multiple Choice

When plasmids are used to produce a desired protein,

• A)the desired gene is inserted into the plasmid and the plasmid is returned to the bacterium by transformation.
• B)the plasmids are inserted into the bacterial chromosome.
• C)the bacterial genome and plasmid are inserted into the genome of the cell containing the desired gene (often the cell of a plant or animal).
• D)the plasmids multiply and produce the protein outside of the bacterium.

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