What distinguishes expression vectors from other cloning vectors?
A) Expression vectors do not have an origin of replication.
B) Only expression vectors have origins of replication.
C) Expression vectors contain regulatory sequences to allow transcription and translation of an inserted gene.
D) Inserted genes cannot be transcribed from an expression vector.
E) Expression vectors do not contain antibiotic resistance genes.

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Expression vectors are designed specifically to ensure that the gene of interest can be transcribed and translated into a protein. They contain regulatory sequences such as promoters and enhancers that are necessary for gene expression.

What Distinguishes Expression Vectors from Other Cloning Vectors