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Resistance to methotrexate, which inhibits the enzyme dihydrofolate reductase (DHFR) is used as a selectable marker. This enzyme is involved in the synthesis of _____ carbon units and is required for _____ biosynthesis.

(a) two, nucleoside

(b) two, nucleotide

(c) one, nucleotide

(d) one, nucleoside

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The query is from Cultured Cells in Mammals and Restricted Areas in Intact Organisms topic in portion Using Other Organisms of Genetic Engineering

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Right option is (d) one, nucleoside

Easy explanation: Resistance to methotrexate, which is used as a selectable marker inhibits DHFR enzyme. This enzyme is involved in the synthesis of one carbon units and is required for nucleoside synthesis.

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