Which of the following is used as a reporter gene in recombinant DNA work with bacteria as host cells?
A) rRNA
B) Green fluorescent protein
C) Antibiotic sensitivity
D) Ability to make ornithine
E) Vitamin synthesis

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Green fluorescent protein (GFP) is commonly used as a reporter gene in recombinant DNA work with bacteria as host cells. This is because GFP produces a visible fluorescence that allows researchers to easily identify and track the gene of interest. Other options like rRNA, antibiotic sensitivity, ability to make ornithine, and vitamin synthesis do not serve as reporter genes in the same way as GFP.

Which of the Following Is Used as a Reporter Gene