In recombinant DNA technology antibiotics are used:

1. to keep medium bacteria-free

2. to detect alien DNA

3. to impart disease-resistance to the host plant

4. as selectable markers

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In Lederberg's replica plating experiment, what shall be used to obtain streptomycin resistant strain?
1.  Minimal medium and streptomycin
2.  Complete medium and streptomycin
3.  Only minimal medium
4.  Only complete medium

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