A student wants to clone a DNA sequence of ~200 kb in length. Which vector would be most appropriate?
A) a plasmid
B) a bacteriophage
C) a bacterial artificial chromosome (BAC)
D) a plant virus
E) a large polypeptide
Answer: C
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Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
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According to the geological time scale, which segment of Earth’s history is the oldest?
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