A YAC is

a. a vector for cloning genes into yeast cells.
b. a Yeast Activating Complex for inducing expression of genes.
c. a sequence that allows selection of successfully transformed bacteria.
d. a technique for separating DNA fragments according to size.
e. a type of DNA polymerase used in PCR.


Ans: a

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