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What is the purpose of a selectable marker in gene transfer using a plasmid?
What is the purpose of a selectable marker in gene transfer using a plasmid?
- To kill the host cells
- To eliminate bacteria that have not been genetically modified (correct)
- To replicate the plasmid in the host cells
- To increase the chance of gene expression in the host cells
How does gene therapy work in treating genetic diseases?
How does gene therapy work in treating genetic diseases?
- By reducing the replication of healthy genes in the patient's cells
- By removing all genes from the patient's cells
- By introducing a healthy gene into the patient's cells (correct)
- By increasing the number of defective genes in the patient's cells
What is the main function of a recombinant plasmid?
What is the main function of a recombinant plasmid?
- To produce insulin in bacteria
- To act as a carrier of the gene of interest to host cells (correct)
- To remove defective genes from host cells
- To cure diseases directly
In gene therapy, what is a common method for introducing genes into patients' cells?
In gene therapy, what is a common method for introducing genes into patients' cells?
Why are plasmids used in creating disease models?
Why are plasmids used in creating disease models?
What is an essential step for a gene of interest to be transferred into host cells?
What is an essential step for a gene of interest to be transferred into host cells?
What happens when a virulence plasmid is inside a bacterium?
What happens when a virulence plasmid is inside a bacterium?
How are disease models created using plasmids different from gene therapy?
How are disease models created using plasmids different from gene therapy?
Why are antibiotic resistance genes commonly used as selectable markers in cloning vectors?
Why are antibiotic resistance genes commonly used as selectable markers in cloning vectors?
What is the purpose of a recombinant plasmid?
What is the purpose of a recombinant plasmid?
Why are plasmids used in gene therapy?
Why are plasmids used in gene therapy?
Which method is commonly used to ensure that only genetically modified bacteria survive in cloning vectors?
Which method is commonly used to ensure that only genetically modified bacteria survive in cloning vectors?
What is the main function of a selectable marker in cloning vectors?
What is the main function of a selectable marker in cloning vectors?
In which organism can a virulence plasmid turn into a disease agent?
In which organism can a virulence plasmid turn into a disease agent?
How do plasmids contribute to insulin production?
How do plasmids contribute to insulin production?
What allows for the selection of genetically modified bacteria in cloning vectors?
What allows for the selection of genetically modified bacteria in cloning vectors?
What is the primary role of a virulence plasmid inside a bacterium?
What is the primary role of a virulence plasmid inside a bacterium?
How are genes transferred into host cells using plasmids?
How are genes transferred into host cells using plasmids?
Why are antibiotic resistance genes commonly used as selectable markers?
Why are antibiotic resistance genes commonly used as selectable markers?
