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Barstar is _________

(a) RNAse

(b) RNAse inhibitor

(c) DNAse

(d) DNAse inhibitor

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Question is taken from Organelle Transformation in section Using Other Organisms of Genetic Engineering

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The correct answer is (b) RNAse inhibitor

For explanation: Barstar is RNAse inhibitor. And Barsar is RNAse and inhibitor is used as a selectable marker. Barsar is used for degrading the mitochondrial RNA. Barstar added helps in suppressing the function of Barsar and thus restoration of mitochondrial function takes place.

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