Question

What is the function of loxP sites?

a.

It is responsible for linearization of DNA in the host bacterium

b.

It is responsible for circularization of DNA in the host bacterium

c.

It is responsible for conversion of single stranded DNA into double stranded DNA

d.

It is responsible for conversion of double stranded DNA into single stranded DNA

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Answer: (b).It is responsible for circularization of DNA in the host bacterium

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