A common way to identify the E. coli that carries the desired recombinant DNA is by using a(n)
A) vector.
B) probe.
C) host.
D) plasmid.
E) antibiotic.

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A probe is a specific DNA sequence that can identify whether the recombinant DNA has been successfully taken up by the E. coli. This can be done through techniques such as Southern blotting or fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH). Vectors, hosts, plasmids, and antibiotics are all involved in the process of DNA cloning but do not directly identify the presence of the desired recombinant DNA.

A Common Way to Identify the E