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What is a plasmid?
Remember, it's related to DNA and found in bacteria.
What function do selectable markers serve in plasmids?
Think about how scientists know which bacteria are altered.
What is a plasmid?
Think about their size and shape, and their relation to bacteria.
True or False: Selectable markers in plasmids help in identifying transformed cells.
Consider how scientists select modified organisms.
Discuss how scientists could use plasmids to develop a new antibiotic. What steps would you take?
Think about genetic engineering processes and how plasmids facilitate gene transfer.
Design an experiment using plasmids to introduce a gene into a plant cell. What considerations should you keep in mind?
Consider how different vectors work for different organisms.
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