Question

The enhancer trap system will _____ in the ______

(a) not replicate independently, host

(b) replicate independently, host

(c) not replicate independently, vector

(d) replicate independently, vector

I have been asked this question during an internship interview.

My question is from Gene Function and Gene Trapping in chapter Use of Cloned DNA of Genetic Engineering

Answer 1

The correct option is (a) not replicate independently, host

The explanation: The enhancer trap system will not replicate independently in the host. But the detection can be done by using a selectable marker.