Why is it necessary to include the ?-galactosidase gene in a BAC?

A. ?-galactosidase is a negative selectable marker.
B. ?-galactosidase is a positive selectable marker.
C. ?-galactosidase confers resistance to several antibiotics.
D. Presence of ?-galactosidase indicates cloned DNA segment is present.
E. Absence of ?-galactosidase indicates cloned DNA segment is present.


E

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