If genes are introduced into a yeast plasmid to serve as a shuttle vector, the plasmid has the ability to __________.
A)move genes from human to yeast
B)replicate in yeast or in bacteria
C)degrade selected yeast genes
D)recombine with yeast nuclear genes
E)degrade other yeast plasmids

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A shuttle vector is a plasmid that can replicate in two or more different host species, such as both yeast and bacteria, and can thus "shuttle" genetic material between these different organisms.

If Genes Are Introduced into a Yeast Plasmid to Serve