During the preparation of a human genomic library, plasmids containing human DNA fragments are inserted into:a
compatible human cells.
b. an antibiotic-resistant strain of E. coli to protect the inserted fragments.
c. antibiotic-sensitive E. coli cells that become antibiotic-resistant if transformed.
d. bacteriophages.
e. mRNA molecules.
c
You might also like to view...
Which of the following is NOT usually present during the icteric stage of viral hepatitis?
a. Hepatomegaly b. Elevated serum liver enzymes c. Esophageal varices d. Lighter-colored stools
Which of the following substances that are carried in blood can not diffuse across endothelial cells of a capillary?
a. carbon dioxide b. proteins c. small lipid-soluble molecules d. oxygen
After RNA polymerase binds to the promoter sequence and causes the adjacent double-strand DNA to
unwind, only one strand can be used as the template for RNA formation. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Alcohol dehydrogenase converts alcohol into _____________________. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s)