Identify the correct steps for cloning a gene of interest, then arrange them in the correct order

1. Transform the bacteria.
2. Incubate the DNA fragments and cut cloning vector with DNA ligase.
3. Use restriction enzymes to cut the gene of interest and the cloning vector.
4. Spread bacteria on medium containing lactose and ampicillin.
5. Spread bacteria on medium containing X-gal and ampicillin.



a. 4, 3, 1, 5
b. 3, 2, 5, 1
c. 3, 2, 1, 5
d. 2, 3, 1, 5
e. 3, 2, 1, 4


ANSWER: c

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