In E. coli, the function of the SD sequence in the efficient expression of an exogenous gene is to provide
Aa mRNA transcription terminator
Ba ribosome binding site
Ca translation termination site
Da selective splicing site
Correct answer: B. a ribosome binding site
The SD sequence provides a ribosome binding site, which enhances the efficiency of protein synthesis by facilitating the initiation of translation.
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