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In recombinant dna technology, _______ may not be used as a selectable marker or reporter gene.

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The answer that fits the blank is the term X-GAL. What is done in a recombinant DNA technology is that DNAs from two different organisms are joined together in order to create a new genetic combination. X-gal is part of gene cloning, therefore, it would be the best to become a selectable marker.
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