NEETZoologyBiotechnology - Principles and Processes
What are the genes encoding resistance to antibiotics commonly considered as useful selectable markers for E. coli?
Options
- AAmpicillin
- BChloramphenicol
- CTetracycline
- DAll of the above
Correct answer
D. All of the above
Step-by-step solution
In addition to ‘ori’, the vector requires a selectable marker, which helps in identifying and eliminating non transformants and selectively permitting the growth of the transformants. Transformation is a procedure through which a piece of DNA is introduced in a host bacterium (you will study the process in subsequent section). Normally, the genes encoding resistance to antibiotics such as ampicillin, chloramphenicol, tetracycline or kanamycin, etc., are considered useful selectable markers for E. coli. The normal E