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Transformed cells in the case of YAC can be selected by the presence of both URA3 and TRP1 genes.

(a) True

(b) False

The question was posed to me in examination.

My question is from YAC and Expression Systems in chapter Using Other Organisms of Genetic Engineering

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Right answer is (a) True

To explain I would say: Transformed cells in the case of YAC can be selected by the presence of both URA3 and TRP1 genes. The presence of both these indicates that both the arms of YAC are acquired.

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