Which of the following characteristics makes plasmids useful as a vector?
A) Unlike viruses, plasmids do not need to be coaxed to infect cells by artificial means.
B) Many plasmids contain genes that convey antibiotic resistance.
C) Plasmids can accommodate a large amount (over 100 kb) of DNA.
D) Plasmids use the same origin of replication as eukaryotic cells.
E) All of the above

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The presence of antibiotic resistance genes in plasmids allows for selection and maintenance of transformed cells. While choices A, C, and D are also true, they do not specifically pertain to why plasmids are useful as vectors.

Which of the Following Characteristics Makes Plasmids Useful as a Vector