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.