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An antibiotic resistance gene in a vector usually helps in the selection of:

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Competent cells
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Transformed cells
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Recombinant cells
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None of the above
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Solution

The correct option is B Transformed cells
Selectable marker helps in identifying and eliminating non-transformants and selectively permitting the growth of the transformants. An antibiotic resistance gene in a vector usually helps in the selection of transformed cells.

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