During the Gene Cloning Procedure, What Is the Purpose of Inserting

Multiple Choice

During the gene cloning procedure, what is the purpose of inserting genes into a bacterium that give it resistance to antibiotics?

A) Antibiotic resistance allows researchers to select for those cells that contain a plasmid.
B) Antibiotic resistance allows researchers to kill those cells that contain a recombinant plasmid.
C) Antibiotic resistance increases the generation time of the bacteria.
D) Antibiotic resistance decreases bacterial generation time.