answersLogoWhite

0

Ampicillin is an antibiotic that is usually used as a reporter gene in cloning. A plasmid containing the ampicillin resistance gene (as well as another target gene within the plasmid) is introduced into the bacterial host. If the bacterium has taken up the plasmid and is expressing the plasmid, it will be resistant to ampicillin. LB is used as a growth medium and ampicillin to verify the plasmid is within the bactrium. No growth means no plasmid in the bacterial host...

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

What is the purpose of adding ampicillin to the NA agar medium?

Ampicillin is added to NA agar medium to inhibit the growth of bacteria that do not contain the ampicillin resistance gene. This ensures that only bacteria transformed with a plasmid containing the resistance gene will be able to grow on the agar, allowing for selection of transformed bacteria.


What two compounds added to amoxicillin and ampicillin to strenghten them against microbe resistance?

nesosporin and bacitracin


How many medium tomatoes equal one pound?

Three to four medium tomatoes in one pound.


How many medium sized cucumbers in a pound?

Though the size of the carrots are medium, there will still be a variable number to the pound. You could buy a pound of carrots and count the number to get a rough idea.


How many cups of leeks are in one pound?

About 1 medium leek per pound


How do ampicillin resistant E. coli combat the lethal effects of the ampicillin antibiotic?

The pGlo plasmid contains an ampicillin resistance gene. This gene encodes an enzyme, β lactimase, which enzymatically degrades ampicillin. Therefore, bacteria that take up the plasmid (transformants) become resistant to ampicillin.


How long does ampicillin stay in your system?

Half life of ampicillin is 1 hour.


How many calories in a pound of apples?

There are approximately 3 medium apples to a pound which is 280 to 300 calories.


Can you use alcohol when taking ampicillin tr 500mg?

there are no known interactions between alcoholand Ampicillin


Does ampicillin affect the contraceptive implant?

There are no known drug interactions between ampicillin and the contraceptive implant.


How does ampicillin work?

Ampicillin is in a class of medications called antibiotics. Ampicillin destroys the bacterial cells that cause many illnesses. Antibiotics are also notorious for killing the good and bad bacteria.


Is one-half pound and three-fourths pound is it more or less than a pound?

Added together they are more than a pound.