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.
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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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