What is a selectable marker?

What is a selectable marker?
  1. A gene that enables selection of transformed cells
  2. A gene that is used for cloning the target protein
  3. A gene that is not expressed in host cells
  4. A gene that does not allow for the selection of transformed cells

Solution

A selectable marker is a gene that enables selection of transformed cells.

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