An antibiotic resistance gene in a vector usually helps in the selection of:
A
Competent cells
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B
Transformed cells
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C
Recombinant cells
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D
None of the above
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Solution
The correct option is B Transformed cells Selectable marker helps in identifying and eliminating non-transformants and selectively permitting the growth of the transformants. An antibiotic resistance gene in a vector usually helps in the selection of transformed cells.