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Biology Biotechnology Principles and Processes Statement Based Questions Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 13, 2026

For selectable marker.

(I) It helps to select the host cells which contain the vector and eliminate the non-transform ants

(II) Genes encoding resistance to antibiotics like ampicillin, chloramphenicol, tetracycline or kanamycin, are useful select able markers for E.coli.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A
Only (I)
B
Only (II)
C
(I) and (II)
D
None of these

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(I) Selectable markers help identify transformed cells and eliminate non-transformants.

(II) Antibiotic resistance genes (ampicillin, chloramphenicol, tetracycline, kanamycin) are commonly used as selectable markers in E. coli.

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