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What is the size of the insert that can be accommodated in the head of bacteriophage PI?

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What is the size of the insert that can be accommodated in the head of bacteriophage PI?

(a) 30-40 kbp

(b) 80-95 kbp

(c) 110-115 kbp

(d) 200-300 kbp

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Correct answer is (c) 110-115 kbp

Easiest explanation: Bacteriophage PI is known to accommodate the larger size of fragments. The size of the fragments that can be accommodated in the head of this phage lies between 110-115 kbp.

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