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Which antibiotic resistance gene is a useful selectable marker for E. coli vectors?
APenicillin acylase
BAmpicillin resistance
CStreptokinase gene
DRifampicin synthase
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Ampicillin resistance
Normal E. coli lacks resistance to ampicillin, so the resistance gene marks cells carrying the vector.
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