In molecular cloning,transformed organisms must be identified.One common method for accomplishing this involves the inclusion of ________ in the plasmid.

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The inclusion of an antibiotic resistance gene in the plasmid allows for selection of transformed organisms. Only organisms that have taken up the plasmid with the antibiotic resistance gene will survive when the medium is supplemented with the corresponding antibiotic.

In Molecular Cloning,transformed Organisms Must Be Identified