Question

If genomic DNA has been inserted instead of the plasmid, what will happen?

a.

It would lead to inactivation of lacZ gene

b.

The X-gal substrate would be broken down

c.

The colonies formed are blue in colour

d.

The lacZ gene would be intact

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Answer: (a).It would lead to inactivation of lacZ gene

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