Molecular-Basis-Of-Inheritance Question 282

Question: The commonly used hosts in HGP were

Options:

A) Bacteria and yeast

B) Bacteria and fungi

C) Protozoa and bacteria

D) Plants and fungi

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

Bacteria (such as Escherichia coli) and yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) are commonly used hosts in genetic engineering and molecular biology experiments due to their well-understood genetics, ease of manipulation, and ability to express foreign genes efficiently.