When cloning DNA into bacteria,

a. the DNA sequence is inserted into a plasmid.
b. the DNA sequence is inserted into the bacterial chromosome.
c. the linear DNA sequence is circularized, thus generating a plasmid.
d. the new DNA is directly introduced into the bacterial cell.
e. either the approach in b or c is used; the choice depends on the type of bacteria.


A

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