Question

Sequences can be cloned flanking the reporter genes using the transposon tagging approach. The use of reporter genes to identify sequences expressed in this way is called as ___________

(a) trapping

(b) tagging

(c) identification

(d) blotting

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Answer 1

Correct option is (a) trapping

Easiest explanation: Sequences can be cloned flanking the reporter genes using the transposon tagging approach and if sequences are identified in this way, then it is called as trapping.