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If linkers are combined with other features such as a selectable marker, it is called as __________

(a) cassette

(b) modified linker

(c) adaptors

(d) induced linker

I got this question by my college professor while I was bunking the class.

Asked question is from Modifications in Cloning Methods, Linkers,  Adaptors and Cassettes topic in chapter Simple Cloning of Genetic Engineering

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Right option is (a) cassette

For explanation: If linkers are combined with the features such as antibiotic resistance, these are called as cassette or cloning cartridges. They may also contain gene expressing signals.

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