Question

The gene of interest is inserted into transfer vector and then further into viral genome leading to the formation of modified virus. How can plaques from modified virus differentiated from plaques from wild-type virus?

a.

Chemically

b.

Visually

c.

On the basis of magnetic properties

d.

On the basis of longeitivity of plaques

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Answer: (b).Visually

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