Q175 / 180 · NEET 2019 (Odisha) · Zoology
A selectable marker is used to
- Correct answerAhelp in eliminating the non-transformants, so that the transformants can be regenerated
- Bidentify the gene for a desired trait in an alien organism
- Cselect a suitable vector for transformation in a specific crop
- Dmark a gene on a chromosome for isolation using restriction enzyme
Solution
To facilitate cloning into a vector, the vector requires a selectable marker, which helps in identifying and eliminating non-transformants and selectively permitting the growth of the transformants.
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.