Question
Plasmid pBR322 has PstI restriction enzyme site within gene ampR that confers ampicillin resistance. If this enzyme is used for inserting a gene for β-galactoside production and the recombinant plasmid is inserted in an E.coli strain
Options :
it will not be able to confer ampicillin resistance to the host cell.
the transformed cells will have the ability to resist ampicillin as well as produce β-galactoside.
it will lead to lysis of host cell.
it will be able to produce a novel protein with dual ability.
Answer :
it will not be able to confer ampicillin resistance to the host cell.
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