NEET2012ZoologyBiotechnology - Principles and ProcessesActual
In genetic engineering, the antibiotics are used
Options
- Aas selectable markers
- Bto select healthy vectors
- Cas sequences from where replication starts
- Dto keep the cultures free of infection
Correct answer
A. as selectable markers
Step-by-step solution
The integration of selectable marker gene along with a gene of interest is helpful for identifying transformed cells. However, the presence of slectable marker gene for antibiotic resistance in a genetically modified organism that is released into enviornment is not desirable.