In transgenics, expression of transgene in target tissue is determined by ____________.
A
Reporter
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B
Enhancer
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C
Transgene
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D
Promotor
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Solution
The correct option is D Promotor A reporter gene is a gene cloned with a DNA sequence of interest inserted into an expression vector followed by transfer to the target tissue. After transfer, the cells are assayed to detect the presence of the reporter by measuring the reporter protein or its enzyme activity. Thus the correct answer is option A.